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Modern Optometry Blog is your trusted source for informative articles, expert insights, and valuable tips related to eye health and vision care. Explore a wealth of knowledge on topics ranging from eye conditions, vision correction options, to maintaining optimal eye wellness. Stay informed and prioritize your eye health with our engaging and educational blog content.

Your Healthy Vision Timeline: Ages 20–40

Healthy sight is a must—regardless of our age. Early adulthood is a time when our attention is often focused on things other than eye health! As your lifelong vision care partner, we want to be sure you’re aware of things you can do to protect your sight during this important time of life.Thi...


Eye Safety During the Holidays | Vision Source

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The holiday season is an exciting time of year for all ages. But it’s also a common time for eye injuries.The tiniest piece of glitter may turn the most wonderful time of year into the most harmful time of year for your eyes.“You’ll Shoot Your ...


4 Tips To Help Your Child Love His Glasses

Glasses will give your child a whole new view on the world, but they can also be a lot of responsibility! And sometimes your child might feel a little awkward and self conscious.How can you make the transition easy? Here are four tips...Tip #1:  Make The First Encounter A Positive OneWhen your c...


Your Healthy Vision Timeline: Ages 1–20

Regardless of your age, healthy sight is a must for day to day activities. Vision Source doctors care about your complete eye health and the impact vision has on everything you do in life. We’re your lifelong vision health partners.Over the next few weeks we’ll be addressing the vision needs ...


Eye Problems Caused by Diabetes | Vision Source

There are currently about 29 million people in the U.S. diagnosed with diabetes and 86 million diagnosed with pre-diabetes, according to the National Institutes of Health. If you have diabetes, your blood sugar, or blood glucose, levels are too high. Over time, these high levels of blood glucose ...


Rubbing Your Eyes Can Do More Harm Than Good

The urge to rub your eyes is natural when you’re tired, or when they itch! However, think twice next time. Rubbing your eyes may provide temporary relief, but doing so can have harmful side effects. Three Good Reasons To Avoid Rubbing Your Eyes #1 Rubbing Your Eyes Can Contribute To Dark C...


5 Ways Social Media Helps Your Eye Doctor Serve You

Social media has become part of the fabric of our lives. But progressive eye care practices don’t use social media because it’s a trend... They use it to best serve you!Social Media...1. Helps Your Eye Doctor Be AccessibleSometimes it may be easier for patients to find information or ask qu...


Simple Things You Can Do To Relieve Computer Eye Strain

Many of us have jobs that require up to eight hours a day in front of a screen. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) affects 64%-90% of all office workers. It can cause headaches, dry eyes, blurred vision, and shoulder or neck pain. Hunching over a keyboard takes a toll on our bodies, and our eyes.Comp...


Low Vision May Lead to Depression

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50 years of age. Currently, millions of Americans have vision challenges due to advanced AMD.AMD Can Profoundly Affect Emotional And Mental HealthFor those who suffer from AMD, and for those caring for them...


4 Makeup Tips For Women With Glasses

Today, glasses are sleek, cool and stylish. Gone are the days when they were considered to be nerdy or embarrassing. Many people own multiple frames to switch up different looks. Although glasses are a great accessory, they do pose unique challenges when applying makeup. Here are a few tips...


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