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How An Optometrist Can Help Improve Your Sports Game

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Are you an athlete who struggles with your game? Well, there's every possibility that your vision is actually interfering with your athletic prowess -- and an optometrist who handles sports vision problems may be able to help. Here's what you need to know about how visual acuity and vision therapy can affect your sports performance: What's vision got to do with your athletic prowess? Athletes actually make use of several different types of vision during an event.

2 July 2019

Contact Lenses And Eye Infections: Signs, Treatment, And Prevention

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Contact lenses are safe and easy to use and could be a practical choice for you. While most people can wear contact lenses with no problem, there is a chance of infection if you are not careful. Fortunately, it is not hard to prevent infections. Here is more information about the types, signs, treatment, and prevention of contact lens-related infection to help you be more informed when you see your eye doctor.

20 February 2019

What To Expect During Your First Eye Pressure Test

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If you've only recently started visiting an eye doctor or you're about to see one for the first time, chances are you've heard about eye pressure tests. This test is a necessary part of a thorough eye examination, but many people are wary of them before they have one performed. Here's what you need to know about eye pressure tests and what you can expect when you have yours. Why It's Necessary

10 November 2018

Why Eye Drops Aren't The Solution To All Eye Problems

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There are prescriptions as well as over-the-counter eye drops for dealing with different eye problems. However, eye drops are never the solutions for all eye problems. This is because eye drops are formulated for different problems and you need to know what you are dealing with first.  Lubricating the Eye Tears lubricate the eyes. Your eyes will dry if they don't produce enough tears. Such a condition is known as the dry eye syndrome, and it leads to irritated, swollen, and red eyes.

22 August 2018

Regaining The "White" In The Whites Of Your Eyes

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If you've begun to notice that the whites of your eyes are looking more bloodshot, faded, or just plain dingy, even when you've been eating healthily and getting a good night's sleep, you may wonder whether there is anything you can do. Although the whites of one's eyes can tend to discolor with age, there are still some steps you can take to regain your youthful appearance. Read on to learn more about the causes of eye yellowing, as well as what you can do to stop this trend.

6 June 2018

3 Tips For Healthier Eyes

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You probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about your eyesight on a daily basis, or at least not until you notice something has gone wrong. If you've come to a decision either on your own or with the help of your local eye clinic that it's time to start taking better care of your eyes, here are a few tips to get you started. Shield Yourself From the Sun

6 April 2018

3 Things First Time Contact Users Should Know

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Wearing contacts can open up a whole new world for those who have less than perfect vision. While glasses are effective and can even look very stylish, contacts are a great alternative for those who have poor vision. Contacts are ideal for those who are active in sports and can make putting on makeup a lot easier. Contacts also allow for increased peripheral vision and make driving an easier task. For those who are getting contacts for the first time, here are three things to consider.

1 February 2018

4 Tips For Recovering From Lasik Surgery

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If you have difficulty seeing, you may want to consider having Lasik surgery. Doing so can drastically improve your vision and enhance your quality of life. The good news is this procedure can typically be completed in one visit. However, you will want to work to recover as quickly as possible and knowing specific tips for enabling you to do so can be beneficial.  Tip #1: Use prescription eye drops

8 November 2017

Early Onset Cataracts: Did They Cause Your Eye Problems?

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If you no longer see as well as you used to, you might blame your vision problems on aging. But if you're in your 30s and experience serious problems with your eyes, you might have early onset cataracts. Early onset cataracts can cause a host of symptoms that go beyond the normal aging process, including halos and double vision. Cataracts can eventually cause blindness without treatment. Learning more about your symptoms can help you find and receive the correct treatment for them.

8 August 2017

Signs That It Is Time To Schedule An Appointment With An Optometrist

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It is very important that you are doing everything you can to protect your eyes and to preserve your vision. To ensure that you are doing just that, you will want to make sure that you are well aware of the following signs that may indicate that you have a problem that is worth a scheduled appointment with an optometrist. You Have A Pain In Your Eye Whether you are feeling the pain when you move your eye or it is just there all of the time, you will want to make sure that you quickly schedule an appointment with a reputable optometrist.

19 June 2017