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Uncovering the Tech Scam: The Comeback of Deceptive Sales Techniques & The Dangers of Online Vision Tests!

Some companies are using apps as a smokescreen to mislead consumers and undermine very basic quality care standards. An online eye test has the potential to miss critical, underlying health problems. Read more to find out how these companies are doing more harm than good. Read more about how they can be harmful to your eyes.

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The Benefits of Wearing Sunglasses: Protection from UV Rays and Eye Health

Sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory; they play a crucial role in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and maintaining eye health. In this article, we highlight the numerous benefits of wearing sunglasses, such as reducing glare and eye strain, protecting the delicate skin around the eyes from premature aging and skin cancer, and preserving the health of your eyesight. Invest in high-quality, polarized sunglasses to protect your eyes from potential harm and enjoy all of your outdoor activities with confidence. Read more.

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How to Use a Brock String for Convergence Insufficiency Eye Exercises

Convergence insufficiency is a moderately common vision problem that affects the ability to comfortably focus on close objects. One of the treatments for this condition is to perform convergence exercises with a Brock String if prescribed or recommended by your eye doctor. A Brock String is a simple tool that helps to improve the ability to turn the eyes inward together and focus on close objects.

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Can I Use Medicare for Eye Care Services?

Even if you don’t wear glasses, it’s good to know how Medicare can apply to certain eye care services. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends annual eye exams for older adults, especially since vision changes can be an early warning sign for high blood pressure, diabetes, and serious eye diseases that can lead to permanent vision loss.

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A Retinal Photo is Worth a Thousand Words

The painless procedure assists the doctor in the early detection of many disorders including glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and many more vision threatening conditions. Learn more here on how you can benefit from retinal photography at your next eye exam.

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Eye Doctors Share 7 Things You Should Absolutely Never Do With Contact Lenses

Even with the best contact lens hygiene in the world, you might still deal with eye issues that warrant a trip to the doctor. If you experience a ton of dryness, redness, pain, discharge, blurry vision, or anything else that makes your vision worse instead of better, we suggest you stop wearing your contacts and call your eye doctor right away. Read more.

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