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Glasses will give your child a whole new view on the world, but they can also be a lot of responsibility! And sometimes your child might feel a little awkward and self conscious.How can you make the transition easy? Here are four tips...Tip #1:  Make The First Encounter A Positive OneWhen your c...

Regardless of your age, healthy sight is a must for day to day activities. Vision Source doctors care about your complete eye health and the impact vision has on everything you do in life. We’re your lifelong vision health partners.Over the next few weeks we’ll be addressing the vision needs ...

There are currently about 29 million people in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes and 86 million diagnosed with pre-diabetes, according to the National Institutes of Health. If you have diabetes, your blood sugar, or blood glucose, levels are too high. Over time, these high levels of blood glucose ...

The urge to rub your eyes is natural when you’re tired, or when they itch! However, think twice next time. Rubbing your eyes may provide temporary relief, but doing so can have harmful side effects. Three Good Reasons To Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes #1 Rubbing Your Eyes Can Contribute To Dark C...

Social media has become part of the fabric of our lives. But progressive eye care practices don’t use social media because it’s a trend... They use it to best serve you!Social Media...1. Helps Your Eye Doctor Be AccessibleSometimes it may be easier for patients to find information or ask qu...

Many of us have jobs that require up to eight hours a day in front of a screen. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) affects 64%-90% of all office workers. It can cause headaches, dry eyes, blurred vision, and shoulder or neck pain. Hunching over a keyboard takes a toll on our bodies, and our eyes.Comp...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50 years of age. Currently, millions of Americans have vision challenges due to advanced AMD.AMD Can Profoundly Affect Emotional And Mental HealthFor those who suffer from AMD, and for those caring for them...

Today, glasses are sleek, cool and stylish. Gone are the days when they were considered to be nerdy or embarrassing. Many people own multiple frames to switch up different looks. Although glasses are a great accessory, they do pose unique challenges when applying makeup. Here are a few tips...

If your child is struggling at school, a vision problem may be to blame.Children with undetected vision problems are sometimes diagnosed with learning disabilities including ADD or ADHD.  While many schools conduct basic eye screenings, these are not a substitute for a thorough eye exam by an op...

Halloween decorative contact lenses are on the rise and certainly look cool, but are they safe? Many eye doctors say not really... Wouldn’t it be cool to look like one of the Twilight vampires for Halloween with those piercing red eyes? It’s fun to put on scary costumes for trick-or-treating ...