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As educators and the American Optometric Association reports, the foundation of reading issues stems from a combination of problems. One of the first items doctors and educators will recommend becomes a vision test. Most schools provide a school vision screening as part of the regular school calendar activities. It catches many vision issues early, but […]

In the USA a trend of an overall older population appeared in the 2010 Census. By 2050 it’s projected that 20 percent of the United States will be 65 plus years old. Along with that trend parallels the fact that increased aging comes more visual impairment. Add in the fact that having low vision increases […]

A set of nutrients exists that helps maintain eye health. Though true some conditions, the eyes have nutrients that would not directly help. Over the long term, many conditions will not worsen if the eyes receive the nutrients necessary to repair and maintain. A few conditions eating a set of fruits or veggies will help […]

As a person encounters people, they often take a few seconds to exam the eyes. A form of nonverbal communication often determines how a person responds. Eye contact in some realms has been believed so necessary that whole books have been written on how to make or break a deal. When it comes to matters […]

Any surgery has its consequences positive or negative. Surgery on the eyes with its delicate tissues makes it a bit more anxiety filled. LASIK practitioners understand that the mishandling of a laser incision can cause more issues has set up a system to pick only those candidates that have the possibility of a good outcome. […]

Surgery that involves high-tech equipment such as a laser and performed on such a sensitive vital structure as the eye needs a high-quality doctor. Laser eye surgery, better known as LASIK, involves precise measurements, accurate diagnosis of an eye condition, and stellar procedures to assure the best sight possible after surgery. Most states classify it […]

Maintaining eyesight remains one of the most important ways a person can contribute to their quality of life. As a person ages, changes within the structure of the eye itself, including the lens occur. Age-related vision differences may appear as more difficulty in clearly seeing objects up close. Many people after 40 complain of fuzzy […]

You notice things during the holiday. As family and friends gather those that wear contacts or glasses let everyone know how inconvenient it all is. As relatives age hunting for glasses or finding that lost contact lens takes up energy that could become used for something else. Over the years even with gift-giving of eyewear […]