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April Is Women Eye Safety Month

April Is Women Eye Safety Month

According to the recent Prevent Blindness study, The Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems, women make up the majority of th

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April 7, 2015

Abdominal Breathing Increases Tear Secretion in Healthy Women

Abdominal Breathing Increases Tear Secretion in Healthy Women

Adequate production of tears is essential for maintenance of the ocular surface. Tears are primarily produced by the lacrimal glands, which are innervated by th

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April 2, 2015

What Is Farsightedness?

What Is Farsightedness?

Farsightedness, also referred to as “hyperopia” by eye doctors, is the common term describing eyesight that is blurry on objects that are nearby, but clear when

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March 26, 2015

10 Myths About Contact Lenses

10 Myths About Contact Lenses

1. I can’t wear contact lenses. Yes, you can! Thanks to advances in contact lens technology in recent years, just about everyone can wear contacts. For example,

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March 16, 2015

9 Worst Eye Care Mistakes You’re Making

9 Worst Eye Care Mistakes You’re Making

You rely on them from the moment you wake up to when you turn off the lights at night. But are you really giving your eyes the care they deserve? We talked to D

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March 16, 2015

Interview with Dr. Elise Kramer

Interview with Dr. Elise Kramer

Dr. Elise Kramer, from Miami Contact Lens Institute and Weston Contact Lens Institute, is a residency-trained optometrist in Miami, who specializes in ocular he

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March 7, 2015

Researchers Unveil Contact Lenses with Zoom Capabilities

Researchers Unveil Contact Lenses with Zoom Capabilities

A group of researchers at the American Association of the Advancement of Science conference on Friday unveiled a working contact lens prototype with a built-in

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February 23, 2015

Eye Color Explained: 5 Surprising Things Your Baby Blues Say About Your Health And Personality

Eye Color Explained: 5 Surprising Things Your Baby Blues Say About Your Health And Personality

Eyes can tell a lot about a person: what they’re thinking and feeling, of course, and whether they’re lying or loyal.

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February 16, 2015

Getting Enough Sleep? Your Rapid Eye Movements May Be Saying, “Get to Bed Right Now!”

Getting Enough Sleep? Your Rapid Eye Movements May Be Saying, “Get to Bed Right Now!”

A team of scientists has found that rapid eye movements could provide an objective way to measure fatigue in people who work long hours. Also called saccadic mo

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February 9, 2015

Julye Shifts Focus to Kids Eye Health

Julye Shifts Focus to Kids Eye Health

Optometrists are urged to speak to their patients about the importance of monitoring children’s eye health during JulEYE – the annual eye health awareness campa

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July 21, 2014

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