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21 Jun Low Vision Month 5 Surprising Facts You Should Know

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Many people are unconcerned with future eyesight problems, since there are always contacts, glasses, medicine and corrective eye surgery to fall back on. …right? Wrong. The diagnosis "low vision" refers to patients for whom every day tasks are difficult because of diminished eyesight, even with the...

07 Jun Your Eyeglass Prescription Expiration

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After a visit to the eye doctor, you will get a prescription if you need corrective lenses. The prescription will only be valid for a fixed time; eyeglass prescription expiration periods vary but are usually one to two years. The expiration date is the last day...

07 Jun The Effects of Makeup on Eyes

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Our daily routine influences your health more than any doctor's visit or prescription can. When you establish a makeup regimen, it's crucial that you choose products that are safe for your eyes. Cosmetics must be used and maintained properly to prevent eye irritation or infection. Effects of Makeup...

24 May Which types of corrective eye surgery are best suited for farsightedness (hyperopia)?

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What we call "farsightedness" is one or both of two conditions: Presbyopia and/or Hyperopia. Generally speaking both of these mean your distance vision is better than your up-close vision. Hyperopia is where your eye is "too short." But unless severe, hyperopia is usually completely compensated for through the...

10 May Health Risks of Eyelash Extensions

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People have been using cosmetic techniques to enhance their appearance for thousands of years. Recently, eyelash extensions have gained widespread attention. You may have even considered them yourself. As a smart consumer, you’ll want to research both the benefits and the health risks of eyelash...

10 May Do cataracts cause double vision?

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Most "double vision" (diplopia) is caused by an imbalance between the muscles moving each eye somewhat differently. It disappears on covering one or the other eye. In certain situations, though, you can have what is called "monocular diplopia" or seeing two overlapping images in one...

26 Apr Eye Exams Can Detect More Than Eye Problems

Posted at 19:48h in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev

Many people with vision problems go to an eye doctor once a year to check their prescription. During eye exams eye doctors also check for other diseases that can be detected in the eyes. These exams are equally important for those who need glasses or...

12 Apr Is IntraLase™ Surgery the Same Thing As LASIK?

Posted at 19:51h in Uncategorized by woodhamseyedev

If you've been searching for a way to correct your vision without the use of eyeglasses or contact lenses, you've likely heard of LASIK - a form of eye surgery that corrects your refractive errors by reshaping the surface of your cornea with a laser....

29 Mar PreLex FAQ

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Curious about PreLex? You're in the right place Will the PreLex surgery reduce or eliminate glare during the day time and especially at night from car headlights? It depends on what the cause is. If you are experiencing night glare because of cataract (clouded natural lens), your...

15 Mar What are floaters?

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Floaters are the little specks, flecks of "lint," or semi-transparent veils that float across one's line of vision. They typically "slosh" around when moving your gaze from side to side or up and down, but always return to the same approximate position within your field of vision a...