Who Does Your Child See First?
Your child's first eye exam can be a little confusing, a little daunting and a real adventure. While it might seem obvious to some, exactly who to set up an appointment with for your child first exam can be a little blurry. Is it the optician? Or is ...
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Computers and Your Eyes
With the winter months here, many people are spending increasing amounts of time in front of the computer while at home. The time spent is often on top of the many hours they are already spending at work looking at a computer screen. The extended am...
Read MoreStop Rubbing Your Eyes
Hey, you! Stop rubbing your eyes! We've all done it, whether it's in the morning or after waking up or even after an exhausting stretch at the computer, but be careful about how often you are rubbing your eyes. Has it become a habit? For many people...
Read MoreWinter Eyes and Pets
Another day, another snowstorm. That's becoming almost a regular thing for a lot of us in the northeast. The wintry mix of ice and snow has unexpectedly kept a lot of people indoors for extended periods of times. What many people forget is that the ...
Read MoreEye Twitching
Eye Twitching, or blepharospasm, is one of the most common eye problems in the United States. It is defined as the involuntary, repetitive spasm of the eyelid muscles. It mostly affects the upper eyelid and can happen to one or both eyes. The eye exp...
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Leading Causes of Blindness | Beach Eye Medical Group
The World Health Organization estimates that there are 39 million people living with blindness worldwide. In most cases, blindness is preventable, especially if it is caused by a manageable disease such as diabetes or hypertension. Beach Eye Medical ...
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Sunglasses in Space
Special protection is required for space travel because the sunlight is far more intense and harmful than on Earth, where it is always filtered through the atmosphere. With the earth's outer shield, our planet is protected from 98.7% of the sun's UV ...
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