Some parents do not realize that their child may have eye problems. Children have a harder time explaining what they see and how they feel, so you can't always count on your child to know that their eyesight is poor. Here are some signs to look for that will help indicate that your child needs an eye exam with a local optometrist:
1. Complaints of head pain or tiredness.
Children can experience headaches from eye strain.
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You Can "Age Gracefully," But Your Eyes Don't Have To! Options To Explore
When you have been able to see most of your life, you really do not want to lose that ability. However, the aging process tends to take some of your sight with it. All of a sudden you have to wear thicker glasses, bifocals, or trifocals. If you want to age gracefully, but do not want your eyes and eyewear to show it, here are some options for you.
No-Line Bifocals and Trifocals
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Seeing For Two: How To Care For Your Eyes During Pregnancy
If you're pregnant, you want to stay as healthy as possible. You're probably visiting your doctor on a regular basis, watching what you eat, and getting some exercise. However, if you're not including your eyes in your health routine, you could be setting yourself up for vision problems. You might not realize this, but the rush of hormones through your body during pregnancy can wreak havoc on your eyes. You can help reduce vision problems by spending some extra time caring for your eyes.
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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.
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