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Promoting Eye Health at a Young Age
Category: News article featuring Dr. Tina Khieu
According to the Centers for Disease Control, just over half (51.9%) of children aged 3-5 years old have never had their vision tested.
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Macular Hole
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Cognitive and Acquired
The condition known as a macular hole refers to a tiny break in the macula that results in blurry or distorted vision. To fully understand the condition, one must understand eye anatomy. The macula is a spot located in the center of the retina (the back portion of the eye). Located where light comes
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Presbyopia
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Age-Related
As we age, our eyes—like the rest of our bodies—begin to lose flexibility and strength. When this happens to the lens of the eye and its surrounding muscles, your lens will become stiff. This makes it harder to see close objects clearly because the eyes can't focus properly. It's a natural part of
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Reading Glasses
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
During the normal aging process, components of your eyes change in shape and flexibility. This frequently corresponds to vision changes that may make it difficult to see close objects. Although not all adults experience these changes, many find that they need reading glasses as they get older. Visiting
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Lens Coatings
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
When you’re picking out a new pair of glasses, choosing the frames that best fit your face is just the beginning. After selecting your frames, you’ll need to choose the type of lens, lens material, and lens coating. With advances in eyeglass technology, there are several lens coating options to choose
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How to Read Prescriptions
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
Vision that is 20/20 describes a normal level of clarity and sharpness in your vision. This is called visual acuity. This measurement offers a way to compare the quality of your vision to a professional standard. Using this tool helps your eye care provider to accurately gauge whether you need corrective
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Bifocals & Multifocals
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
If you find yourself struggling to see both at far distances and nearby reading materials, then it may be time to consider bifocals. Your eye care provider and the trained optometry staff will work with you to determine the best way to meet your needs while helping you to look and feel your best. What
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Frequently Asked Questions
Category: Eyeglasses
Why do I need to see an eye care provider? Many “silent” diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetes, can only be detected through regular eye exams. When these conditions are discovered earlier rather than later, they become easier to treat or manage, allowing for better long-term preservation of eyesight.In
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What Is a Chalazion?
Category: Newsletters
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Reasons Why Your Eyelid is Swollen
Category: Newsletters
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Different Types of Contact Lenses
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How Diet Affects Vision
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What to Do When You Get Something in Your Eye
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Poor Air Quality and Your Eyes
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How is Eye Pressure Measured?
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Facts About Astigmatism
Category: Newsletters
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The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Periorbital Cellulitis
Category: Newsletters
Pain and swelling around your eye can be symptoms of periorbital cellulitis, an infection that warrants a visit to the eye doctor.
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