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Unlocking the Secrets Behind Your Eyes

Unlock the secrets your eyes hold about your emotions, mood, and identity, exploring the fascinating world of ocular revelations, from the intricate iris to the diverse spectrum of eye colors. Discover the uniqueness of your iris, a peerless identifier with around 250 distinguishing features, and schedule an eye exam with our team to unravel the mysteries within.

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[Update: Out of Stock] Free Solar Eclipse Glasses & Safely Enjoy Total Solar Eclipse

[Update: Out of Stock] Our office is offering free solar eclipse glasses on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. These glasses ensure safe viewing of the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. It's a great opportunity for the community to engage with astronomy and witness this spectacular celestial event without compromising eye safety.

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Nurturing Healthy Vision in Your Child: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover how you can safeguard your child's eyesight in a technology-driven world. Uncover effective strategies to reduce myopia risk, prevent the need for glasses, and ensure healthy vision through modern solutions like atropine eye drops, multi-focal contacts, and Ortho-K. Explore expert insights on screen time guidelines, personalized eye care, and the latest approaches to tackle the global myopia epidemic while maintaining your child's visual health.

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Monitoring Macular Degeneration with the Amsler Grid: A Simple Tool to Save Your Sight

This article discusses macular degeneration, a common eye disease that affects people over the age of 50, and how to use the Amsler grid to monitor and detect changes in the central vision caused by the disease. It also provides tips to reduce the risk of macular degeneration, such as maintaining a healthy diet, quitting smoking, and getting regular eye exams.

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Seeing Clearly: Treating Keratoconus with Corneal Cross-Linking, Transplants, and Scleral Lenses

This article discusses Keratoconus, a corneal disease that can cause blurry and distorted vision. It explores the available treatments for Keratoconus, including corneal cross-linking, corneal transplant, and scleral lenses, and highlights their effectiveness in managing the condition. Read More.

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How to Use a Brock String for Convergence Insufficiency Eye Exercises

Convergence insufficiency is a moderately common vision problem that affects the ability to comfortably focus on close objects. One of the treatments for this condition is to perform convergence exercises with a Brock String if prescribed or recommended by your eye doctor. A Brock String is a simple tool that helps to improve the ability to turn the eyes inward together and focus on close objects.

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Can I Use Medicare for Eye Care Services?

Even if you don’t wear glasses, it’s good to know how Medicare can apply to certain eye care services. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends annual eye exams for older adults, especially since vision changes can be an early warning sign for high blood pressure, diabetes, and serious eye diseases that can lead to permanent vision loss.

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10 Reasons To Avoid Cheap Glasses

Have you considered purchasing cheap glasses online? Or maybe you've been tempted to buy cheap sunglasses at a mall kiosk...or cheap reading glasses at a discount store? Here are some great reasons why you should invest in quality eye wear and avoid cheap imitations.

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Work At A Computer All Day? Here's How to Take Care Of Your Eyes

If your work involves heavy computer use, you may notice eye trouble. You’re not alone—at least 50 percent of those who work in front of a computer report eye issues, but the number may be closer to 90 percent. If you’re having trouble with your eyes, check your screen use. If your symptoms don’t go away, or if you need more information, contact our office to schedule your appointment.

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