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What You Should Know About Myopia Management

Myopia, which is also commonly known as nearsightedness, affects up to 30% of the population of the United States. That’s millions of people who are


Do You Have Astigmatism? Identify the Signs (Online Astigmatism Test)

Those with astigmatism may find looking at objects both near and far to be like looking into a funhouse mirror. Astigmatism is a refractive error that


What Eye Problems Can Age Cause?

Getting older can impact your eyesight. Typically, aging results in weaker vision, but there’s also a risk of greater age-related eye conditions. This is


Recent Study Finds Glaucoma Linked to a Gene Mutation

Millions of Americans suffer from glaucoma. In fact, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. Glaucoma is caused by damage to the optical nerve


Do You Have Color Vision Deficiency (Color Blindness)? Test Yourself

There are roughly 300 million people globally who live with color vision deficiency, more commonly known as color blindness. There are a few types of


Recently Moved? Don’t Forget to Make These Appointments in Your New Town

Most moving checklists involve utilities and packing. But there’s so much more to moving than just making sure to properly label your boxes and turning on


Caffeine May Increase the Risk of Inherited Glaucoma

Millions of people across the world start their day with a cup of coffee. 85% of Americans drink at least one caffeinated beverage daily. In the UK, tea


Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Treatment Options

Glaucoma is a common eye condition that primarily affects older adults, although it can technically happen at any age, even in children. In those over the


Testing for Macular Degeneration With an Amsler Grid

Macular degeneration is an age-related eye disease that can only be fully diagnosed after an exam by a professional. However, macular degeneration tests


How Behavioral Optometrists Are Using Visual Therapy to Help Children

Vision is extremely important when it comes to a child’s development and learning. Children that can’t see well also can’t see the board in school. They


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