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Buying Eyeglasses Online? The Traps to Avoid
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Buying Eyeglasses Online? The Traps to Avoid

A basic prescription for nearsighted vision or reading is easier online. A more complicated Rx—for astigmatism or progressive lenses—is more risky.

Protecting Your Eyes in a Screen-Focused World
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Protecting Your Eyes in a Screen-Focused World

Protect your eyes against unhealthy changes caused by constant focus on close-up screens—such as myopia, dry eye, cataracts and macular degeneration.

Does Lasik Eye Surgery Mean No More Glasses?
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Does Lasik Eye Surgery Mean No More Glasses?

Choosing Lasik surgery so you never again have to wear eyeglasses or contacts can lead to disappointment. Here’s what to really expect...

The Eye Exam Tests You’ve Never Heard Of
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The Eye Exam Tests You’ve Never Heard Of

Reading eye charts and basic glaucoma tests may not find vision problems early enough. Put these tests on your eye-health radar

Symptoms of Visual-Related Learning Disabilities
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Symptoms of Visual-Related Learning Disabilities

In this video, Marc Grossman talks about how to recognize visual-related learning disabilities.

How to Choose the Best Sunglasses
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How to Choose the Best Sunglasses

In this video, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses what to look for in a pair of sunglasses

The Bottom Line About Progressive Lenses
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The Bottom Line About Progressive Lenses

In this video, Dr. Marc Grossman discusses the pros and cons of progressive lenses.

Eyeglass Lens Options: What’s Helpful, What’s Hype?
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Eyeglass Lens Options: What’s Helpful, What’s Hype?

Before you purchase your next new pair of eyeglasses, find out which lens options are helpful and which you can skip...

4 Secrets to Better Eye Health
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4 Secrets to Better Eye Health

Caring for your eyes takes more than just regular check-ups. Here, strategies for keeping your vision the best it can be.

New Ways to Fight Dry Eye and Protect Your Vision
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New Ways to Fight Dry Eye and Protect Your Vision

Once you’re middle-aged or older, you may assume that it’s normal to have dry, red, irritated eyes much of the…

Your Vision is Great? Time for an Exam!
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Your Vision is Great? Time for an Exam!

It’s been a few years—OK, let’s be honest, more than a few years—since you last had a comprehensive eye exam.…

A Mystery Car Crash Solved
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A Mystery Car Crash Solved

It was a sunny day when a healthy 39-year-old woman named Margrette was driving on a familiar road near her…

Root Canal May Help Your Teeth But Harm Your Health
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Root Canal May Help Your Teeth But Harm Your Health

When I’m taking a patient’s medical history and he/she mentions having had a root canal procedure, I take note — especially…

Tea for Tired Eyes
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Tea for Tired Eyes

Eyestrain is so common today as we stare constantly at screens and work into the late-night hours. Here's a natural…

Bigger, Better Contact Lens
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Bigger, Better Contact Lens

If you suffer from extremely dry eyes, you may want to talk to your eye doctor about scleral contact lenses.…