Optometry Defined: Understanding How to Read Your Eyewear Prescription

You’ve seen your optometrist. You’ve had your annual comprehensive eye exam. Now, understanding how to read your eyewear prescription could be a whole other matter. What am I looking at? If you find yourself baffled by the combination of numbers, letters and plus-minus symbols, don’t worry. You are not alone.…

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5 Ways to Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Did you know February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Low Vision Awareness Month? It is! Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the deterioration of the central area of the retina, called the macula. This disease gradually reduces your central vision and results in a condition called low vision. Keep reading to…

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Think of Your Eyes This Season: December Is Gift of Sight Month

December is Gift of Sight Month, a month-long celebration dedicated to making vision health a priority. Continue reading to learn more about it and how you can celebrate your vision. About Gift of Sight Month Designated by Versant Health, an American vision care company, December is Gift of Sight Month.…

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