Wondering if your should take your child to the eye doctor?
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The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped outer layer of your eye. It is comprised of five layers. Each is responsible for a separate function. This collection of cells, fluids and proteins must remain clear and undisturbed in order for you to see well, and to shield your eyes from dust and germs. The cornea protects your lens and iris, and is responsible for about 70 percent of the eye’s focusing power.
Unfortunately, the cornea is susceptible to a range of disorders, which are collectively referred to as corneal disorders. The following are some common corneal disorders that can affect this sensitive and important part of the eye.
Corneal disorders can be frightening, but researchers have developed many treatments. If you have any symptoms of corneal disorders, call us today so we can discuss your treatment options.
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June Newsletter: The Importance of Eye Exams for Kids
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June Newsletter: Can Colored Contacts Help with Vision?
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Do you suffer from glare, eyestrain or color blindness? Wearing special contact lenses could help.
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May Newsletter: All about Floaters
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Seeing floating cobwebs or strings? Find out why this vision phenomenon happens.
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May Newsletter: What Flashes May Mean about Your Eye Health
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Could you have a vision problem if you see flashing lights?
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April Newsletter: Corneal Abrasion Could Lead to Infection. See Your Eye Doctor!
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Has something scratched your eye? A visit to the eye doctor could help you avoid a serious infection.
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April Newsletter: Tired of Contacts? Consider Orthokeratology.
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Wish you didn't have to wear your daily or monthly contact lenses? Orthokeratology can sharpen your vision.
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March Newsletter: Are Your Eyes Getting Enough Vitamin D?
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Not getting enough of a key vitamin might increase your risk of several eye diseases.
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March Newsletter: Is Your Prescription Up to Date? What You Need to Know about When and Why You should See Your Optometrist
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Not sure when you need to see the eye doctor?
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Saccadic Fixators
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This entails a wall-mounted square board with a starburst design. Along the various striations of the starburst are lighted buttons. As the buttons light up, the patient works quickly to see how many of these lit buttons they can push before they go out. The key is to keep the head still. Peripheral
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Patches
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Eye patches are used to strengthen muscle control in weak eyes. By placing a patch over the strong eye, the weaker eye is forced to do the heavy lifting. While it may be uncomfortable for the patient at first, the muscle controlling the weaker eye will become tougher and more resilient. This will allow
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Rotation Trainers
Category: Vision Therapy Programs
Rotation trainers consist of a disk – with various designs – that is attached to a rod-like base. As the disk rotates, the patient is asked to perform tasks that are designed to test and enhance eye-hand coordination, space awareness, perceptual awareness and visual acuity.
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Computer Software
Category: Vision Therapy Programs
Computer aided vision therapy consists of a software package designed to enhance eye tracking skills, visual thinking, processing skills and binocular vision skills. Eye teaming, focusing and tracking are not optical in nature, and problems in these areas are the result of poor eye muscles. Specialized
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Prisms
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A prism has the same cross-section across the entire length of its shape. When used in eyeglasses, they often correct abnormalities associated with nearsightedness, farsightedness and double vision. Eyeglasses, or corrective lenses, reduce or increase the size of the image based on the eyes’ ability
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February Newsletter: Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month
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Do you know how age-related macular degeneration could affect your vision?
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February Newsletter: Why Dry Eye Is So Difficult to Treat
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Are dry eyes a frequent problem? Try these tips.
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January Newsletter: How to Tell if You Have Macular Degeneration
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Do you know the symptoms that may mean you have macular degeneration?
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