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Adam Schefter Visits VS Optometrist | Vision Source

December 28, 2014

Recently, ESPN's sports anaylist, Adam Schefter, visited a Vision Source optometrist in New York City, Dr. Susan Resnick, for his annual eye exam. Shefter knows first hand the importance of eye exams as his wife suffers from diabetes, a disease that can be identified during an exam. This yea...

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How Optical Illusions Work

December 23, 2014

It’s actually quite amazing how easily our eyes and brain can be tricked! We see things that aren’t there, see completely stable things move, and are confused by how big something is (or isn’t)! And by the way… The image above is NOT animated.An Optical Illusion Works When The Brain Tak...

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Knowing When It’s Time For New Frames

December 19, 2014

Eyeglasses don’t exactly age quite as well as wine and cheese. Wear-and-tear is guaranteed to take a toll on your frames. Vintage may be “in” right now, but know the signs that indicate that it’s probably time to consider new frames.“How Do I Know When It’s Time?”Of course, the #1 ...

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Your Healthy Vision Timeline: Ages 20–40

December 11, 2014

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...

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Eye Safety During the Holidays | Vision Source

December 9, 2014

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 ...

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4 Tips To Help Your Child Love His Glasses

December 4, 2014

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...

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Your Healthy Vision Timeline: Ages 1–20

November 26, 2014

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 ...

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Eye Problems Caused by Diabetes | Vision Source

November 25, 2014

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 ...

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Rubbing Your Eyes Can Do More Harm Than Good

November 20, 2014

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...

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5 Ways Social Media Helps Your Eye Doctor Serve You

November 18, 2014

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...

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