Blog

Jul 31, 2014
Improving Hand Eye Coordination: Quick Tips

Hand eye coordination is fundamental to human learning. In fact, data from a study conducted by Indiana University shows this kind of coordination is critical in bond development between young children and their caregivers. “Gaze following” (or looking in the same direction as a parent) is important. The ability to see caregivers handling objects and then mimicking their behavior is maybe even more essential.

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Jun 23, 2014
Driving at night: The dos and don’ts

Driving at night can be an extremely dangerous activity, especially when factors such as inclement weather, a tired driver, or a driver’s less-than-perfect vision are taken into account. However, there are many things drivers can do to make nighttime driving safer.

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Jun 06, 2014
Dealing with Eye Floaters

Eye floaters are little specks or strands that appear to move across the eye. They are extremely common, especially as people age; according to the Harvard Health Blog, about two-thirds of people develop floaters by the time they are 80 years old. For most people, floaters are harmless.

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Jun 02, 2014
Blurry vision: A major obstacle to success in sports

Blurry vision can be a hindrance to several aspects of your life. It can keep you from adequately and safely seeing road signs when driving. It makes it harder to see an important notation made on a classroom blackboard or PowerPoint presentation at work. When it comes to athletic competition, blurred vision can be an absolute impediment to success on the field, court, or rink.

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May 27, 2014
Making Hockey Visors Mandatory

Great eyesight is a huge asset for any NHL player. It’s no wonder that an NHLer like Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin turned to LASIK MD to help improve his vision and his game. Protecting that great eyesight is the next challenge. 

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May 22, 2014
A fine line: four sports that demand precision

Certain types of sports demand a level of visual precision above and beyond what is required in other areas of one’s life. These are the sports where a hair-length’s difference could separate gold from silver, or victory from defeat. The following four sports are a representation of activities where visual acuity takes on a whole new level of importance.

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May 20, 2014
The Symbolism of Eyes: A Short History

Eyes are the window to the soul, so the saying goes, but they also provide insight on human history; for centuries, the symbolism of eyes has appeared in churches, temples, and even on money. Here are just a few examples.

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May 02, 2014
The 5 Best 3D Movies

Here are some of the best 3D films released in recent years.

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Apr 30, 2014
Eye protection in sports: The evolution of the hockey goalie mask

Eye protection in sports is extremely important. For goalies in the sport of hockey, where brave goaltenders face a veritable fusillade of slapshots and one-timers, eye protection is especially important. Rubber pucks traveling upwards of 100 miles per hour elevate off the surface of the ice and fly towards the faces of these goalies.

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