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Debunking the Top 7 Myths about Keratoconus

Debunking the Top 7 Myths about Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition. It affects the shape of the cornea, causing it to become thinner and more cone-shaped, with distorted vision. Despit

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March 7, 2023

How Scleral Lenses Help with Dry Eyes?

How Scleral Lenses Help with Dry Eyes?

Anyone who’s worn contact lenses and suffers from dry eye can tell you that contact lenses, though often convenient, can also be decidedly uncomfortable at time

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March 3, 2023

Do You Really Need Contacts If You Have Dry Eye Syndrome?

Do You Really Need Contacts If You Have Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or the tears you do produce evaporate too quickly. This can be caused by var

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March 3, 2023

What is The Difference Between Nearsightedness vs. Farsightedness?

What is The Difference Between Nearsightedness vs. Farsightedness?

Would you rather not see your family as they approach you or not recognize them once they’re in front of you? If you need vision correction, either one of these

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January 11, 2023

Does Myopia or Nearsightedness Cause Blindness?

Does Myopia or Nearsightedness Cause Blindness?

The word “myopia” is one that you may not be familiar with, but it is undoubtedly one that you should be aware of. Myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedne

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December 12, 2022

Five Ways to Slow Myopia as a Teenager

Five Ways to Slow Myopia as a Teenager

Approximately 30% of adolescents are affected by myopia. This common vision disorder is an accelerating problem typically diagnosed in children between the ages

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November 7, 2022

Am I a Good Candidate for Myopia Management?

Am I a Good Candidate for Myopia Management?

Myopia, more commonly referred to as nearsightedness, is a severe yet prevalent vision condition in which a person can clearly see objects that happen to be clo

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October 29, 2022

What You Can Expect if You've Been Diagnosed with Myopia

What You Can Expect if You've Been Diagnosed with Myopia

Myopia, a common vision disorder better known as nearsightedness, affects distance vision in children and adults. Individuals who are diagnosed with myopia can

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October 6, 2022

Is it Possible to Reverse Short Sightedness?

Is it Possible to Reverse Short Sightedness?

Is There a Way to Reverse Short Sightedness? Short Sightedness, a term more generally referred to as nearsightedness, is a quite common condition that most peop

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September 28, 2022

Myopia Progression: What Is It?

Myopia Progression: What Is It?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a recognized global health issue that shows cases rising rapidly worldwide, most prominently in children over the last two decade

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September 7, 2022

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