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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Most people think that if they research a condition or disease on WebMD they are suddenly an expert in that area. However, these websites will make you believe that just about anything you have is typically a lot more serious than it is— can you say cancer? As one of the most detrimental eye diseases,
As an eye condition that gets its reputation amongst middle school boys as the “fart on your pillow disorder,” conjunctivitis or pink eye is a lot more easy to catch than you might otherwise know of, and it doesn’t typically involve the said, “fart on your pillow.” Usually passed from one human to another by
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As an adult, you know right from wrong. You know you should look in your side mirror before switching lanes, that broccoli is healthier than cake, and that even as an adult, nobody can take care of you quite like your mom. However, you may have some habits that are causing you more harm than
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LASIK eye surgery is a laser surgery used to correct your vision. To be deemed a suitable candidate for this type of surgery, however, you will first have to come into Longwood Eye & LASIK Center for a consultation. During your appointment, you will be evaluated and examined. This article will discuss how you can
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The adage, “You are what you eat,” couldn’t be truer— especially when it comes to your health. For instance, if you eat a healthy diet full of vitamins, minerals, and proteins, you are more likely to live a healthy life. Did you know that eating a healthy diet cannot only impact your heart’s health but
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As a parent, one of the first things you learn is that your kids run the show which can make things like taking them into Longwood Eye & LASIK Center to get an eye exam seem like a real chore. However, we have created a brief guide for you to use to get your little
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