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Back to School – Vision Problems Could Equal Behavioral Issues

Leave a Comment / Astigmatism, Children, Children's Vision, Eye Exam, Hyperopia, Myopia, Refraction / By Karen Griffith

This article was initially released by the California Optometric Association.The back-to-school season is the time to make sure your child is fully prepared and ready to take on the challenges of school. Perhaps the most overlooked, yet immensely important part of that preparation is the all-important vision examination. There is a very strong relationship between […]

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Eye Drops to Read

Leave a Comment / Computers, Presbyopia / By Karen Griffith

This is the third and final installment about recent FDA approved eye drops. This last eye drop is the newest and most heavily marketed of the trio. You’ve probably already heard about. VUITY Eye Drops Eye drops for presbyopia! The largest market of potential consumers await the release of Vuity. Presbyopia is an age-related condition

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Only Nerds Wear Glasses

Leave a Comment / Eye Exam, Eyeglasses, Refraction / By Karen Griffith

We are exposed to so much misinformation. Below are a few myths about glasses that I hear all the time. Let’s check our facts and expose a few misconceptions: “Wearing glasses will make your eyes weaker” The “make your eyes weaker” comment is often followed by this one that is also untrue, “I make

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Which is Better 1 or 2?

Leave a Comment / Eye Exam, Refraction / By Karen Griffith

Which is Better 1 or 2? What do people dislike about an eye exam? Second to dilating drops, I think making the choice between the first and second image creates the most anxiety during an eye exam. As humans, we are trained early in our lives to do our best and give the correct answer.

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Digital Eyestrain

Leave a Comment / Astigmatism, Burning eyes, Computers, Dry Eyes, Headaches, Hyperopia, Presbyopia, Red eyes, Refraction / By Karen Griffith

My eyes burn. My eyes are tired. My eyes are gritty. I hear these 3 complaints several times a day. They are usually followed by a confession about the increased time spent on screens. Zoom calls, working from home, distance learning, all contribute to the increased time we spend staring at a glowing screen. Add

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Back to School – Vision Problems Could Equal Behavioral Issues

Eye Drops to Read

Only Nerds Wear Glasses

Which is Better 1 or 2?

Digital Eyestrain

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