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Getting Help With My Vision

One day when I was at work, I realized that I was having a hard time making out the memos and texts that were right in front of me. Instead of ignoring the issue, I decided to meet with an eye doctor. Although I was sure that the problem was nothing or temporary, the doctor explained to me that I suffered from a degenerative eye disease. I was devastated, but I knew that I needed to press on. It has been a rough few years, but I have learned a lot about the journey. Check out this blog for information and motivation about eye care challenges.

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Emergency Eye Care: What to Do in Eye Emergencies
14 February 2024

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Decoding the Results: What Your Eye Exam Can Reveal About Your Health
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Dry Eyes After LASIK? Don't Ignore The Warning Signs
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The Different Types Of Contact Lenses
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How To Help Your Child Transition From Glasses To Contact Lenses
3 March 2022

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Cataracts: 3 Things To Know About This Common Eye Condition

5 December 2018
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When someone hears the term cataracts, they often associate it with the aging process. While cataracts are a problem experienced by many older people, it is actually not confined to any specific age group. In fact, cataracts can even be congenital, affecting infants and very young children. If you were surprised to learn that even youngsters can be affected by cataracts, here is some additional information you should know.  There are many types of cataracts Read More 

Are Cataracts Causing Night Blindness That Are Affecting Your Trucking Career?

15 September 2018
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Vision is one of the most important senses that a truck driver needs to develop in order to be successful. Poor vision, particularly at night, can not only decrease their success but even make them a threat to others. As a result, it is important to use eye surgeries like LASIK to manage this issue. Night Blindness Can Be Dangerous For Truckers Night blindness is known as nyctalopia and is heralded by symptoms such as blurry vision at night, difficulty focusing on an reading signs, and other problems. Read More 

Why Annual Eye Exams Are Even More Important After Age 40

24 June 2018
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You learn from an early age that you are supposed to get an eye exam every year. If your eyes are good, and you do not need prescription glasses, you may be inclined to skip annual eye exams for a long time. (You are not supposed to; rather, you choose to skip the exams, or you forget to do them.) However, after age 40, it becomes increasingly more important to have an annual eye exam. Read More 

Protecting Your Eyes From Makeup

23 April 2018
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If you're new to wearing makeup or only put it on for special occasions, it's extremely important to use makeup carefully in order to protect your eyes. All makeup can sting when it gets in your eyes, but some are downright dangerous for your vision. Keep reading to discover how you can keep your eyes safe in most cases and what to do if it gets in your eyes after all. Read More 

4 Serious Health Conditions That Can Be Detected Through A Routine Eye Exam

16 February 2018
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Many people assume that they only need to make an appointment with an eye doctor when they need a new prescription for their glasses or contacts. While that is the main reason that many see an eye doctor, a comprehensive eye exam can actually provide information about your overall health that is very important. Thus, even if you don't need corrective lenses, it is still important to get regular eye exams. Read More