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How long has it been since you went to your eye doctor? Do you need corrective lenses? Do you have diabetes? Are you getting close to your golden years? There are several reasons that you must go see your eye doctor each year. Without a yearly exam, it is difficult to determine if your current prescription is actually helping you see more clearly or to find out if you have any problems with your eyes that need to be treated. Visit our site to learn the many reasons for going to your eye doctor and how it could not only benefit you now, but many years into the future.

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4 Things Pterygium Sufferers Need to Know about Surgical Removal
A pterygium is a benign growth of tissue that can develop on your conjunctiva. This growth can make your eye feel gritty, itchy or like there's a foreign object stuck in it. In some cases, your optometrist may recommend having your pterygium surgically removed. Here are four things pterygium sufferers need to know about surgical removal. 1. When is surgical removal necessary? Surgical removal is necessary when a pterygium grows across the cornea and starts to impair the vision.

Myopia Is On The Rise: How Can You Protect Your Children?
A newly released report states myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is on the rise. It further predicts that 50% of the world's population will be short-sighted within the next 35 years. While myopia can be managed with early intervention, it is possible for blindness to occur if the myopia is ignored. Lifestyle changes could be the key to reducing the impact of myopia in your children, so where do you begin?

How to Choose the Best Glasses for a Child With a Strong Prescription
If you have a child who has recently gone through an eye exam and it has been determined that they need glasses, then you should do your best to choose the right ones. Fortunately, there are many different options that will allow you to find the perfect glasses for your child. However, some people feel as though the vast amount of options can be overwhelming or confusing. If you feel this way, then keep reading to learn about a few things that you should absolutely consider if your child must wear glasses with a strong prescription.

What Parents Need to Know About Traumatic Cataracts
As a parent, you feel responsible for the safety and well-being of your child. However, you cannot control every situation your child is in, and some incidents could result in trauma to the eyes. Sports involvement, car accidents, and rough play can all lead to an eye injury. Cataracts can develop from direct injuries, so you should be aware of what situations can cause eye trauma and how to handle them.

Is Your Child At Risk Of Computer Vision Syndrome?
As a parent, you do everything you can to keep your child safe and healthy. You wouldn't dream of missing his well-child care appointments with his pediatrician and work hard to see that he eats a balanced diet. What you may not realize is your preschool or elementary school age child may be a risk of developing a common vision problem called computer vision syndrome which can lead in the need for glasses.

5 Things You Need To Know About Normal-Tension Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a well-known eye disease that damages your optic nerve, often due to increased pressure inside the eye, and eventually leads to blindness. This is common knowledge, but it's less commonly known that there are many different types of glaucoma. Even more surprisingly, one type of glaucoma causes damage without the increased eye pressure that is a key marker of the other types. Here's what you need to know about normal-tension glaucoma.