You just do it. You don’t even have to think about it…unless you actually DO stop and think about it. Your somatic nervous system takes care of it for you. What is it? It’s blinking. And it’s one of the ways your eyes protect themselves. You don’t pay attention to it, that’s true, but blinking […]
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The basic, simple, comprehensive eye exam is not often discussed in these days of LASIK technology. However, if it isn’t already, a yearly, comprehensive eye exam should be on your list of annual check-ups. It’s important to understand that checking your vision is an important component to checking your overall health. No matter your current
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The miraculous little wonders that have replaced glasses for many people, contact lenses, have come a long way. If you wear them you no doubt realize how they have changed the way you see your world. Long before modern technology made the concept of a lens that could fit inside the eye possible, the great
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Whether or not you would be a good candidate for a LASIK procedure is usually not dependent upon your age, but upon the health and stability of your eyes. The minimum age for LASIK surgery is 18 years old – when teenage eyes have stabilized – but there is really no age limit for LASIK
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We’ve all experienced the frustration and overall discomfort that comes along with having something trapped in your eye— it can make your eyes sting, water, and become blurred. However, as your natural instinct to get something out of your eye, using your finger can actually scratch your cornea and cause worse vision damage further down
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Fall is one of the best times of the year to show off your fashionable sense. And as a unique and creative way to show off your fashionable self, glasses give you the perfect opportunity to be the most trendsetting person out there. From choosing large sized frames to frames that are neutral, this article
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Little babies do it, kids do it, and even adults do it— rubbing your eyes when you are tired is a normal response. However, did you know that rubbing your eyes throughout the day whether it’s due to allergies, irritation, dryness, or sleep deprivation, can damage your eyes? Read on to learn more about why
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Just like with most things pertaining to your health and your body, good eyesight starts from the inside out. No matter what age you are, it’s never too late to start taking care of your body. And although eating a diet enriched with vitamins won’t help to reverse any damage caused by your eyesight, it
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Nothing can be quite as obnoxious as having dry, itchy, or watery eyes. Luckily, with the help of eye drops, you can restore your vision back to normal and start to see better once again. From lubricating eye drops to prescription eye drops, this article will discuss three different varieties of eye drops and what
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If you are a new parent, you know that the list of things to do for your child can be overwhelming— if not endless. From when they should start eating solids to when they should begin preschool, it can seem like there is something new for you to learn around every corner. When it comes
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