Amblyopia, or “lazy eye”:a condition in which the visual acuity of one or both eyes does not develop normally, regardless of whether the eye is healthy.
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Like many other sensitive parts of the body, many diseases and conditions can affect the eye, and subsequently affect a person’s ability to see well.
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The AOA works together with affiliate organizations to provide quality eyecare and diagnosis of eye-related diseases and conditions throughout the country.
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The World Council of Optometry (WCO), has published its first curriculum support document in order to help schools, colleges and universities around the world who are intending to start or upgrade an optometry program.
Continue ReadingWorld Sight Day Goes Beyond October 10
The World Sight Day Challenge raises funds to address avoidable blindness caused by uncorrected refractive error. Read the post for more information.
Continue ReadingThe Importance of UV & UVB Protection for Your Eyes
When it comes to protecting your eyes, obviously, ultraviolet (UV) eye protection is as important as it gets. Learn more about eye protection now.
Continue ReadingGaudi Concept Eyewear Collection, From Spain
Gaudi Concept Eyewear From Spain: The Perfect Complement Gaudi Concept Eyewear represents one of the newer high-quality, designer frame lines that we now carry at Beaumont Vision. Heavily touted by the design and manufacturing departments, the designer frames are noted for being “the perfect complement for those with a distinct personality, capable of transgressing the…
Continue ReadingIntroducing the Peek Vision Smartphone App
Peek Vision, a British non-profit, has developed a solution for this pressing problem: an app that turns a smartphone into a mobile eye examination station.
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Differences Between Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Orthoptists?
When it comes to understanding eye and vision care options, here are the main differences between Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Orthoptists.
Continue ReadingCauses and Types of Diabetic Retinopathy
While diabetic retinopathy is the primary cause of blindness in US adults, with early detection, it can be treated and risk of blindness reduced.
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