Eye exams are important — not just for your vision, but also for your overall health This August, observe National Eye Exam Month by making an appointment with a licensed optometrist for a comprehensive eye examination. Optometrists can detect eye abnormalities, correct vision problems, monitor your vision health, and identify…
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Young children’s eye health—like the rest of their physical well-being—is a critical component to establishing a healthy, productive foundation, allowing them to develop visually guided eye-hand-body coordination, fine motor skills, and perceptual abilities necessary to flourish. Taking steps to be sure your preschool child’s vision is developing normally can provide…
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Contact a licensed professional for vision-care assistance Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, but this common condition can be treated with help from a licensed eye-health professional. CAUSES OF CATARACT According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a cataract is a clouding of the lens in your…
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Blink and you’ll miss it. For plenty of beauty trends, that’s an all-too-fitting quip. But when it comes to one trend in particular, the whole point is to make certain no one misses it when you blink. And it’s a trend that looks to have some longevity. Eyelash extensions continue…
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Tienes una cita con un profesional de la visión. ¿Sabes qué clase de licencia tiene? Mucha gente no sabe. Los siguientes profesionales trabajan con los ojos de una u otra forma y sus títulos comienzan con la letra “o”, pero existen diferencias importantes en su educación, capacitación y áreas de…
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So, you have an appointment with an eye care professional. Do you know what they’re licensed to do? Many people don’t. The following professionals all work with eyes in one capacity or another and their titles begin with the letter “o,” but there are important differences in their education, training,…
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On July 19, California Senator Andy Vidak introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 70, declaring August 2017 as National Eye Exam Month in California to promote consumer awareness about the importance of eye health and safety. Founded by Sears Optical in 1989, this annual designation continues to be observed by eye care professionals nationwide,…
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Everyone wants a new pair of sunglasses to look cool, but before settling on a pair of shades, consumers should consider their eye health and how well sunglasses protect against the sun’s harmful rays. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), six factors are most important when shopping for…