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5 Lifestyle Choices To Improve The Health Of Your Eyes

April 18th, 2013

Improving your eye health may be as simple as improving your lifestyle choices. It is no secret that regular visits to your ophthalmologist are the best way to ensure proper eye health and  prevent the onset of possible vision diseases. However, what many people do not [...]

 
 
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Women’s Eye Health: The Relationship Between Menopause & Dry Eyes

April 11th, 2013

Facts about menopause and vision during April’s Women’s Eye Health Month In many, many ways, men and women are very different―it’s pretty safe to say that there are very few people who would argue with that statement. Everything from our mannerisms, attitudes, opinions and actions can [...]

 
 
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Vision News: New Glasses Aim To Correct Color Blindness

February 26th, 2013

New specs may correct the genetic condition known as color blindness. Throughout our day-to-day lives, most of us use all of our senses constantly. Our nose alerts us of both the delectable and disgusting smells around us, our ears pick up the subtle sounds of nature [...]

 
 
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Out Of This World: NASA Studies Space’s Effect On Vision

January 22nd, 2013

NASA scientists to look at how space can affect our eyes and vision. When it comes to our eyes and vision, many doctors and researchers have already gathered and discovered plenty of information that has led to some of the biggest technological inventions in vision today. [...]

 
 
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Is LASIK Eye Surgery Really Worth The Cost?

October 23rd, 2012

Weighing the pros and cons of LASIK to uncover if it’s worth the cost. For many people who have spent their lives dealing with contacts or prescription eyeglasses, there is nothing that they would not do for clear vision. Not only are these corrective lenses uncomfortable [...]

 
 
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The Dangerous Side Effects That Smoking Can Have On Vision

October 18th, 2012

Smoking can cause very serious health concerns for your eyes and vision. It is no small secret that smoking a cigarette, pipe or any other kind of tobacco product can be seriously damaging to your overall health and well being. New studies come out day after [...]

 
 
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Summer Sunshine: The Dangers of UV Light on our Vision

May 3rd, 2012

Protect your eyes from the dangers of UV light this summer season. Summer is a favorite season for many people all across the country. Not only does it mean summer vacation for children and long holiday weekends spent with family and friends, but it also brings [...]

 
 

EyeCare 20/20 Launches New Ugly Glasses Campaign

April 19th, 2012

EyeCare 20/20 promotes screening for laser eye surgery through new social media campaign giving away free LASIK East Hanover, NJ (PRWEB) March 17, 2012 — EyeCare 20/20 is proud to launch their new social media campaign, “Ugly Glasses” which aims to promote screening for laser eye [...]

 
 
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Bye Bye Bifocals!

November 10th, 2011

  I get this all the time, a 40 something patient coming into the office asking about LASIK to correct their bifocal problem.  These patients have gone their whole life without the need for glasses.  Than in the early 40′s reading became difficult, cheaters helped.  As [...]

 
 
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3rd Annual Vision Harvest Free Cataract Surgery Day Set for Friday

October 23rd, 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011 will be the date for the third annual Vision Harvest free cataract surgery day at River Drive Surgery Center. Cataract surgery will be provided free of charge to those patients with cataracts, who do not have insurance, and cannot afford the surgery. [...]