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  • Pediatric Vision

    Pediatric Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children.

  • Newsletters

    September Newsletter: Can Contact Lenses Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays?

    Skin cancer isn’t the only harmful consequence of sun exposure. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light also increases your risk of several eye diseases and conditions.

  • Newsletters

    August Newsletter: How Your Environment Affects Your Eyewear Choice

    Imagine wearing a rain coat every day of the year, no matter what the weather conditions are.

  • Pediatric Vision

    Lazy Eye

    Lazy eye, also referred to as amblyopia, is a condition that develops in infancy or early childhood, and it typically starts when the focus in one eye is more enhanced than the other.

  • Protecting Your Eyes

    UV Radiation and Your Eyes

    Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage.

  • Vision Problems

    Glare and Halos

    Glare and halos are both eye symptoms that some people experience around bright lights. Halos show up as bright circles around a light source.

  • Protecting Your Eyes

    Lifestyle Practices for Eye Health

    Protecting your eyesight is an important part of staying healthy overall. Maintaining sound eye health will also help you preserve your quality of life as you age.

  • Nutrition for Eye Health

    Eating right is essential for keeping your body healthy. This is as true for your eyes as it is for your heart.

  • Protecting Your Eyes

    Pain Management

    We take a lot of aspects of our vision for granted. We expect to see nearby and faraway objects clearly, even if we require our eye care provider to prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to do so.

  • Protecting Your Eyes

    Stress and Vision

    Did you know that your eyes are an extension of your brain? There are six muscles connected to each eye, and they receive signals from the brain.

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