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Monthly Archives: February 2018

How a 19th Century Concept Is Helping People Give Up Reading Glasses

Pinhole cameras are one of the earliest forms of photography and have existed since the 1800s. In fact, when you were a little kid, you might have made a pinhole camera as a science project. It’s easy to do. You take a box and put a tiny hole in one end and place wax or […]

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By |February 22nd, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Let’s Talk Frames: What Your Eyeglasses Say About You

It’s not lost on almost anyone that your appearance says a lot about you. Whether it’s the length and style of your hair, the kind of shoes you wear, or simply the color palette of your wardrobe, you’re always making some kind of “statement” about who you and are and what you’re “about.”

Eyewear is no […]

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By |February 20th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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The Look of Love: In the Eye of the Beholder

Ah, Valentine’s Day. The most romantic day of the year. The day of the year where couples looking longingly into each other’s eyes across candlelit tables.

But what is it about the eyes that are so alluring?

No less of an esteemed authority than the philosopher, abolitionist, and naturalist Henry David Thoreau asserted that “The eye is […]

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By |February 14th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Eyecare for Your Valentine

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you don’t have much time left to think of something truly worthy of the object of your affection. Maybe you’re trying to dream up something that’s an especially thoughtful gesture of how much you care? Maybe even something that would make a significant difference in your honey’s quality […]

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By |February 13th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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It’s in the Eye: Futuristic Forensic Applications

Did you know that human eyes pose some incredibly cool crime-solving possibilities?

Today’s eye-related forensic technology can strike the average person as something out of a futuristic sci-fi fantasy or James Bond movie, but it’s actually better understood as the stuff of the true crime genre. 

Advancements in iris recognition technology

Most people have been introduced to iris […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |February 8th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Feast Your Eyes On This: The Best Eye-Themed Books for All Ages

At Eyecare 20/20, we’re pretty obsessed with anything related to eyes or vision. Even when it comes to books, we’re suckers for a title that so much as references eyes or vision. (It’s even occurred to us to feature eye- or vision-themed books in our patient waiting room!) We haven’t yet gone that far, but […]

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By |February 6th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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Eye Surgery Recovery: What to Expect

LASIK vision correction surgery and cataract surgery are among the most common eye procedures with the highest rates of success and patient satisfaction. Whether you’re having cataract surgery, LASIK vision correction, or some other surgical eye procedure, aftercare is an important part of recovery.

The basics of recovery for both LASIK and cataract surgery are remarkably […]

The information presented on this Site and Blog and any related links is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing contained in this Site is intended to create a physician-patient relationship, to replace the services of a licensed, trained physician or health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or trained health professional licensed in your state. You must never consider any of the information presented here as a substitute for consulting with your physician or health care provider for any medical conditions or concerns. Any information presented here is general information, is not medical advice, nor is it intended as advice for your personal situation. Please consult with your physician or health care provider if you have concerns about your health or suspect that you might have a problem.

By |February 1st, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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