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4 Mistakes You Might Be Making When It Comes to Your Eyes—and How to Fix Them

Before you hit the trails, learn about common eye-health mistakes most people make while running and how to avoid them.

runnersworld.com If you wear contacts or glasses, you’re going to want to take note.

Blurry vision? Schedule your eye exam today!

Smart contacts: The future of the wearable you won't even see

Ok, so we may not have flying cars yet, but scientists are developing something just as exciting – smart contacts! Smart contacts help detect if there's a problem in the bloodstream, too much stress, and other health risks. Read the article to find out more.

newatlas.com The notion of wearing lenses over our eyes to correct our vision dates back hundreds of years, with some even crediting Leonardo da Vinci as one of the first proponents of the idea (though that remains somewhat controversial). Material science and our understanding of the human eye have come a long....

Fun President’s Day Fact: Teddy Roosevelt was blind in his left eye due to an injury in a boxing match! Did you know that?! Comment below!

Each year, about 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer. Show your support for children and adolescents with cancer, survivors, and their families. 🎗

Happy Valentines Day!

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.

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 ...

: 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.

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

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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.

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!

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?!

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?!

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!

If you have vision insurance, make sure you "use it" before you "lose it" at the end of the year!

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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!

Depending on the type of vision insurance you have, your benefits may expire annually.

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.

Don't let your vision benefits go down the drain!

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.