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Slit Lamps: Their History, Use, and Importance in the Modern Eye Care Practice

by | Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | 0 comment(s)

American eye health is on the decline. According to the National Eye Institute, the estimated number of people affected by the most common eye diseases (macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma) is expected to double or more than double by the year 2050—spotlighting the importance of routine eye exams to protect and preserve healthy vision. Among the many tools and pieces of equipment used by modern ophthalmic professionals is the slit lamp biomicroscope (or simply...

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Considering Retirement? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions First

by | Tuesday, November 8, 2022 | 0 comment(s)

Being an eye doctor is an incredibly rewarding profession. Among the obvious benefits of owning and managing a successful ophthalmic practice are the chance to have a positive impact on your patients, the flexible schedule and work-life balance, the wide range of specialities available to suit your unique interests, and a strong opportunity for job growth and financial success. For this reason, many ophthalmic professionals stay on the job until well into their retirement years, choosing...

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Presbyopia in the Digital Age: Safeguarding Eye Health Against Excessive Screen Time

by | Tuesday, October 18, 2022 | 0 comment(s)

The human body undergoes significant changes as we get older—and the eyes are no exception. With aging, the lens of the eye begins to stiffen and lose elasticity, which in turn inhibits its ability to focus light directly onto the retina. The result is a gradual decline in our capacity to see objects up close, causing them to look blurry and out of focus. This condition is known as presbyopia. Symptoms of presbyopia typically occur around age 40 but may occur earlier or later in life. Most...

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Back-to-School Eye Health Tips for Parents

by | Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | 0 comment(s)

It's that time of year again. With a new school year under way, a lot of parents will be thinking about the best strategies to safeguard their children's eyesight in the classroom and beyond. Healthy eyes and vision are critical as kids develop, especially during the school-age years. This is when reading demands often increase and the ability to see the blackboard or view a presentation online is critical to a child's academic success. Even on the athletic field, kids must have good visual...

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