Pssstt! Gossip and the link to your Vision

The ears may lean towards gossip but your eyes find a way to protect yourself from it, if need be. An interesting experiment recently conducted at Northeastern University reveals that your eyes and brain select for information that may help save you from trouble or danger in the long run. Participants in this study were [...]

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Will carrots help me see better? No. Will Chocolate? A little…

I can’t count the number of times I have been asked by patients if carrots really can improve their eyesight. I think most people are looking for carrots to be a magical ‘cure’ for their refractive error. They want to eliminate their need for glasses and want carrots to make them have perfect 20/20 vision. [...]

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It’s ok to ask questions

Something came to my attention the other day and what better way to talk about it than here on my blog. I use this blog as a sounding board for patient education and proper patient care. As a patient, you should know, it is okay to ask your doctor questions. Here are a couple of tips on [...]

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3 Ways an Eye Exam can Improve your Life Today!

1) SEE BETTER. PERFORM BETTER. CLEAR AND WELL-FUNCTIONING VISION- Improve your everyday life by ensuring that you are seeing 20/20. Good clarity and visual function can enhance your work/school performance and increase your safety as you navigate around your world. Not to mention allowing you to enjoy your environment without strain or squinting! If you [...]

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