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Eyelash extensions irritation: You probably don't have lice, but you might have mites

Full, long eyelashes are all the rage. If you have eyelash extensions or are considering getting them, read this article about the risk of getting lash mites and the importance of good eyelash hygiene.

usatoday.com False eyelashes create a risk for an irritating buildup of demodex: the medical term for mites — not lice.

Dr. Marvin Poston: Remembering an Industry Pioneer

Dr. Poston became the first African American to enlist at UC Berkley School of Optometry, the first African American licensed to practice optometry on the West Coast, AND the first African American named “Optometrist of the Year'' by the American Optometric Association! He later pioneered vision insurance programs alongside many outstanding accomplishments. Optometry today would not be the same without his many achievements. #BlackHistoryMonth

newsroom.vspglobal.com Something inspired us all to go into the field of optometry. For some, it was a mentor along the way. For others, it was an event or experience. Some of us had friends or family affected by conditions we could address as an optometrist, and that ...

#frEYEdayFunFact: Your pupils dilate when you look at someone you love!

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of low vision and blindness in people 60 years and older. AMD can develop so slowly that an average person wouldn’t notice their vision getting bad until it is severe. Getting an eye exam done yearly is the key to early detection. To learn more click here: http://bit.ly/macular_degeneration

The aim of World Cancer Day is to raise awareness and educate the world about cancer and it’s prevention. Not only is getting a yearly physical important but getting a yearly eye exam is just as important. Many forms of cancer can be detected during an eye exam, so make sure to schedule yours!

Yes, there is such a thing! Ommetaphobia develops when someone experiences a bad situation or traumatic event occurs in their life involving eyes. For example, seeing an eye pop out of the socket, getting hit in the eye, or going blind in an eye.

Reasons You Must Visit An Optometrist Once A Year – You Must Get Healthy

Why must I visit an optometrist once a year?! Here are few top reasons why you and your family should…

youmustgethealthy.com Do you think the value of an annual eye exam is only updating your vision prescription? No, it’s not! It goes far beyond that. Let’s have a look at some of the top reasons why you and your family should visit one of the best optometrists at least once a year. Corrected Vision: Getting updated .....

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Video: What is Glaucoma?

What is glaucoma?

glaucoma.org Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve. This 3-D animated video explains how glaucoma affects the eye.

Better life with better sight. Use your vision benefits.

Today we honor the life and legacy of a great civil rights hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay

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Woman Gets Parasitic Worms in Her Eyes After a Trail Run

A worm that normally infects cows gets into a woman’s eye after a trail run! This is the second human case of this kind…

livescience.com Normally, this worm infects only cows.

New year, new insurance benefits! Start the year off right with great vision. Contact us to schedule an appointment!

What “new” are you looking forward to this year? Comment below!

Glaucoma, also known as "the sneak thief of sight," has no symptoms and once vision is lost, it's lost! The best way to protect your eyes is to get an eye exam done once a year. If glaucoma is detected early, treatment can begin to slow down the vision loss process. Schedule your yearly eye exam today!

Have a better life with better sight! Contact us today for an appointment.

Happy Birthday to Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille! Did you know he was just 15 years old when he created a reading and writing system based on Charles Barbier’s night writing system?!

Make the most of this new year with your new benefits. Contact us today for an appointment.

We would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe new year! Happy 2020, the year of vision!

Today is the last day of the year! We hope that 2019 has been great for everyone and 2020 will be even greater. How are you bringing in the new year?! Comment below!

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Protect Your Eyes in the Winter - Your Sight Matters

Eye protection is important not only in the summer but in the winter as well. Here are some things to keep in mind for this winter.

yoursightmatters.com When fall and winter approach, it is a struggle to remember the importance of eye protection.

Wishing all of our friends, family, and patients a Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays to all of our friends and patients!

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Happy First Day of Winter! Comment below what you love the most about the wintertime?!

Some call it eye boogers, sleepers, mucus, eye discharge, or whatever you may call it! This buildup is natural. Technically known as rheum (pronounced “room”), is a collection of oil, mucus, cells, and debris from our tears that accumulate at the corners of our eyes while we sleep.

Some call it eye boogers, sleepers, mucus, eye discharge, or whatever you may call it! This buildup is natural. Technically known as rheum (pronounced “room”), is a collection of oil, mucus, cells, and debris from our tears that accumulate at the corners of our eyes while we sleep.

Use it or lose it. Book an eye exam today.

It’s almost that time of year again when gifts and toys flood the floors of our homes and eye safety is the last thing on our minds. The truth is, each year around this time our ER’s are treating thousands of toy-related injuries. Here are some top toys to avoid.

Scientists create app that can see cancer in the eyes of kids

A scientist whose son lost his eye to cancer has created an app that can detect eye diseases in children by looking at their photos.

newsweek.com Its co-creator told "Newsweek" his son lost an eye to cancer.

Use your vision benefits or flex spending plan. Beat the year-end rush. Contact us today for an appointment.

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Top 5 Causes of Swollen Eyelids + How to Treat

Swollen eyelids? Here are the top 5 causes and how to treat and prevent it!

allaboutvision.com Find out how to prevent and treat swollen, puffy eyes.

It’s Black Friday – let the holiday shopping season begin! From Amazon to Target, Best Buy to Walmart, there are tons of sales to take advantage of & great bargains to grab. Where will you score some awesome deals? Happy shopping!

Happy Thanksgiving! As family & friends spend the holiday together, as turkey, black-eyed peas, and pumpkin pie make their way around the table, we hope you enjoy this time together. What are your family’s favorite traditions & Thanksgiving dishes? Comment below!

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Adorable Deep Sea Fish has Incredible Eyes

Spookfish have super-cool eyes, 1 part of their eye looks up for sunlight, another part looks down for other fish it can eat. This phenomenon is called diverticular eyes. How cool is THAT?

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Most vision benefits expire at the end of the year and they don’t even roll over to the new year! Make sure to use your vision benefits before you lose them.

Diabetes is on the rise. By 2030, it's expected that 522 million people will have the disease. That's why awareness & prevention are so critical. High blood sugar can lead to cataracts, glaucoma, blurry vision, and retinopathy. If you or a family member has diabetes, make sure to get your eyes checked yearly!

Let’s honor the bravery and sacrifice of ALL U.S. veterans from past and present. Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom.

Knowing your family vision history is so important! This helps us both know what issues to look out for since many are hereditary. The next time you and the family are together, take some time to ask!

50 Facts about Color Blindness – Colblindor

Most people who are known as colorblind are actually color deficient. This means that while they can see colors, it’s difficult for them to distinguish between different shades of color. True color blindness (seeing only shades of black & white) is called Achromatopsia. Check out more facts about color blindness here:

color-blindness.com 50 Facts about Color Blindness #01 99% of all colorblind people are not really color blind but color deficient; the term color blindness is misleading. #02 Red-green color blindness is a combination of red-blindness (protan defects) and green-blindness (deutan defects). #03 Color blindness is more p...

A vegan diet is not only beneficial to your body and mind but also your eyes! Vegan foods such as kale, almonds, and oranges are super essential for maintaining healthy and keen eyesight. Share your favorite vegan dish in the comments below! #WorldVeganDay