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Jul 25, 2018
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Presbyopia (Up-Close Reading Vision Loss)

Do you need glasses to read and see close-up clearly? Then you might have an eye condition known as presbyopia, or up-close reading vision loss. If you’re new to this eye condition, then keep reading: this blog post looks over some things you maybe didn’t know about presbyopia (up-close reading vision loss).

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Jul 24, 2018
See how this social media influencer is living her LASIK life!

Camille Ingels-Fortier, better known by her YouTube handle, Cam Grande Brune, is an influencer, which means it’s her job to keep her finger on the pulse of all that’s trending and share that with her many followers on various social media channels.

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Jul 18, 2018
Before you visit the eye doctor, see what 20/20 vision actually means!

20/20 vision is often described as “perfect” eyesight—but it’s only a reflection of the sharpness or clarity of vision at that distance. Sometimes, people see well from a distance but have trouble with near vision (due to presbyopia or hyperopia, for example).

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Jul 18, 2018
This actress simplified her life with LASIK

"Ever since I was a kid, I knew that I wanted to be an actor," says Amanda Brugel. Making her lifelong dream a reality hasn’t always been easy, and she’s had to work hard to get to where she is. But today, Amanda can proudly say that she’s doing what she loves for a living. In fact, her childhood self would be very proud of how far she’s come: Amanda’s built herself quite the successful career, appearing in both TV shows and movies in Canada and the United States.

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Jul 18, 2018
This gold medalist treasures his Olympic eyesight!

Olympic athletes know that to perform their best, they’ve got to be at their best—mentally and physically. And when we say “physically,” we don’t just mean an athlete’s strength or endurance: it can also mean factors like their eyesight.

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Jul 06, 2018
How figure skater Joannie Rochette achieved 20/20 vision

Take it from an Olympic medalist: LASIK can change your life. Not only will laser vision correction treat your eye conditions like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or astigmatism, it’ll have an impact on your day-to-day living in many ways, no matter how small or significant these may be. Here’s how LASIK surgery helped change Joannie Rochette’s life.

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Jul 04, 2018
Some reasons why your eyes might be bloodshot

There are many reasons why you might have red eyes. In this blog post, we look at some of the most common causes of itchy, irritated, and bloodshot eyes.

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Jun 19, 2018
Fact or fiction about your eyes: We debunk some common vision-related misconceptions

Is eating carrots good for your eyes? Is reading in the dark bad from them? In this blog post, we debunk myths about vision you may have heard!

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May 14, 2018
Everything you need to know about eye floaters

Have you ever noticed tiny particles in your field of vision and wondered what they are? The answer is vitreous floaters, commonly referred to as “eye floaters.” Read on to find out what causes floaters, treatments available, and when to be concerned about them.

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Apr 16, 2018
Reasons why you shouldn’t rub your eyes

LASIK MD discusses the reasons why you shouldn’t rub your eyes and the possible damage it could do.

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