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When a Freckle in the Eye Isn’t Just a Freckle
Freckles sprinkled across the nose and cheeks of a precocious child look adorably cute, but what if you have a “freckle” in your eye? Well, don’t panic – in most cases, eye freckles are harmless. In rare cases, however, some specific types of...
AMD Explained: Who’s at Risk and How It Affects Vision
You’ve probably heard of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). But what is it, who’s at risk, and how does it affect your vision? February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month and also Low Vision Awareness Month. Since AMD is a significant...
When a Freckle in the Eye Isn’t Just a Freckle
Freckles sprinkled across the nose and cheeks of a precocious child look adorably cute, but what if you have a “freckle” in your eye? Well, don’t panic – in most cases, eye freckles are harmless. In rare cases, however, some specific types of...
AMD Explained: Who’s at Risk and How It Affects Vision
You’ve probably heard of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). But what is it, who’s at risk, and how does it affect your vision? February is National Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month and also Low Vision Awareness Month. Since AMD is a significant...
5 Tips for My Younger Self to Prevent AMD
5 Tips for My Younger Self to Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration Who among us doesn’t wish we could step back in time and change things we did when we were younger? Maybe you bought a cool but cheap car that turned out to be a lemon, caused an accident...
How To Reduce Your Risk for Eye Cancer
How To Reduce Your Risk for Eye Cancer (And All Cancers) February is National Cancer Prevention Month: A great time to review practical ways to reduce your risk for becoming a cancer statistic. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 2 million Americans were...
6 Winter Eye Wellness Tips
With winter comes dropping temperatures, cold winds, and low humidity — all of which bring unique challenges to caring for your eyes and vision. Though you might be tempted to ignore cold weather eye symptoms, don’t! Be aware of symptoms including eye...
How to Recognize Signs of Vision Problems in School-Age Children
Your eyes are more than just windows to the world. The eyes are a complex and powerful tool that enable us to experience life in vivid detail. From the moment you wake up and see the morning light to the time you close your eyes at bedtime, your vision impacts how you...
Why School Vision Screenings Fall Short: The Importance of a Full Eye Exam
It’s that time again — August means back-to-school for many children. Parents are busy buying the perfect backpack, notebooks, writing utensils, and school clothes so students have everything they need for a successful school year. But did you know that...
5 Tips Your College Student Needs To Know About Healthy Vision
Are you a parent with a child gearing up for their first year of college? Or are you a student ready to embark on the excitement of university life? As you navigate the transition between the carefree days of childhood and full-on adulting, it’s easy to overlook...
5 Questions About Dry Eye Symptoms and Care
July is National Dry Eye Awareness Month. It is estimated that at least 17 million and up to 50 million Americans suffer moderate to severe symptoms from Dry Eye. Twice as many women as men experience the pain and discomfort of Dry Eye. A significant percentage of...