Eye patches are used to strengthen muscle control in weak eyes. By placing a patch over the strong eye, the weaker eye is forced to do the heavy lifting. While it may be uncomfortable for the patient at first, the muscle controlling the weaker eye will become tougher and more resilient. This will allow
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Patches
Category: Vision Therapy Programs
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Pediatric Ophthalmology
Category: Pediatric Vision
Ophthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children. Pediatric ophthalmologists examine children’s eyes to see if they need corrective lenses or other treatments to improve their vision. Training for Pediatric Ophthalmologists Pediatric
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Peripheral Vision Loss
Category: Vision Problems
Normal sight includes central vision (the field of view straight ahead) and peripheral vision (the field of view outside the circle of central vision). The inability to see within a normal range of view often indicates peripheral vision loss. In severe cases of peripheral vision loss, individuals only
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Photophobia
Category: Eye Symptoms
Do you find yourself squinting or closing your eyes in bright light? It could be photophobia or acute light sensitivity. Eyes are designed to respond to light, but certain conditions can create light sensitivity. Exposure to sunlight, fluorescent light, incandescent light and other bright light sources
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Pinguecula and Pterygium (Surfer's Eye)
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Changes in Appearance
Characterized by a yellowish raised part of the scleral conjunctiva (the lining of the white part of the eye), a pinguecula usually develops near the cornea (colored part of the eye), but does not extend past it. Similar to a callus on the skin, changes in tissues lead to the buildup of calcium, fat,
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Poor Air Quality and Your Eyes
Category: Newsletters
Could poor air quality be the reason that your eyes hurt?
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Post-Concussive Vision Syndrome
Category: Visual Rehabilitation
More than 300,000 sports-related concussions occur each year, according to research. Many more concussions result from motor vehicle accidents, falls, and other non-sports related incidents. In addition to causing cognitive difficulties, concussions may result in a cluster of problems called post-concussive
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Premature Babies and Vision Problems
Category: Newsletters
Prematurity can cause a range of vision problems. Fortunately, optometrists offer a range of treatments and devices that can improve your child's ability to see.
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Preparing For Presbyopia Awareness Month in April
Category: Newsletters
Do you have to hold books farther and farther away from your face to see clearly? You may have presbyopia.
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Preparing for Laser Eye Surgery
Category: Newsletters, Medical Perspectives
Choosing laser eye surgery is a big decision. Whatever your treatment goal, proper preparation before surgery will help you obtain optimal results, speed up recovery, and minimize potential risks. If you've done your homework, then this advanced procedure can lead to a quick and healthy recovery. Here's
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Presbyopia
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Age-Related
As we age, our eyes—like the rest of our bodies—begin to lose flexibility and strength. When this happens to the lens of the eye and its surrounding muscles, your lens will become stiff. This makes it harder to see close objects clearly because the eyes can't focus properly. It's a natural part of
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Presbyopia
Category: We Can Help With, Refractive Disorders
Somewhere around the age of 40, most people’s eyes lose the ability to focus on close-up objects. This condition is called presbyopia. You may start holding reading material farther away, because it is blurry up close. Reading suddenly gives you eyestrain. You might wonder when manufacturers started
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Presbyopia eye drops
Category: Newsletters
Would you like to stop squinting when you look at close objects? A new kind of eyedrops can improve presbyopia, an age-related vision problem.
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Prisms
Category: Vision Therapy Programs
A prism has the same cross-section across the entire length of its shape. When used in eyeglasses, they often correct abnormalities associated with nearsightedness, farsightedness and double vision. Eyeglasses, or corrective lenses, reduce or increase the size of the image based on the eyes’ ability
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Proper Contact Lens Care Keeps Your Lenses Comfortable and Clean
Category: Newsletters
Do you follow care recommendations for your contact lenses? If not, you may putting your vision at risk.
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Protect Your Eyes for Life: Healthy Aging Month
Category: Newsletters
Do you know how to keep your eyes healthy as you grow older?
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