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The Psychology Behind Reading a Person’s Eyes

By now we’ve all heard plenty about body language – the way we express our thoughts and emotions through our physical gestures. For instance, crossing your arms in front of your chest is a classic move that implies you are emotionally closed off. Constant fidgeting signifies to another person that you would rather be somewhere … Read more

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Life After LASIK

Congratulations! After years of wondering where you left your glasses, you finally went through with getting LASIK eye surgery. You can’t wait to see what the world looks like with 20/20 vision. Before you drive at night to see a 3D movie in celebration, there are a few important points you should know about. For … Read more

How to Choose Glasses to Fit Your Face

If your eye heath and eyesight have faded with time, you’re certainly not alone. Actually, roughly 75% of American adults use some sort of vision correcting mechanism. As we age, there are a myriad of factors that contribute to declining eyesight. Whether you have a condition, regular wear and tear, or just feel like you … Read more

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How an Eye Exam is Performed

Optometrists and ophthalmologists use a wide variety of techniques to examine your eyes during a comprehensive eye exam. These tests range from the simple, like having you read an eye chart, to the complex, such as using a high-powered lens to visualize the tiny structures inside of your eyes. A comprehensive eye exam can take … Read more

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Why Contacts May Not Be the Right Choice for You

If your vision is a problem, it’s a big one. Being able to see clearly is a luxury that people with great vision do not realize they have, and people who struggle with poor vision are all too aware of. Luckily, today, we have many ways to correct vision issues, from traditional glasses to laser … Read more

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What is Macular Degeneration?

What is Macular Degeneration?   Macular Degeneration is presently considered an incurable eye disease, and is the leading cause of vision loss – it affects more people than glaucoma and cataracts combined. Macular degeneration affects over 10 million Americans. For more information on macular degeneration and receiving Orange County LASIK eye surgery, visit Advanced Eye … Read more

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The Best Vitamins for Healthy Eyes

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it one hundred times: declining vision is an inevitable part of aging. Right? We all have a relative who has dozens of pairs of plastic readers littered all over the house, and we’ve all been at a restaurant with someone who used the flashlight on their cellphone to … Read more

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The Difference Between Cataract and LASIK Surgery

LASIK and Cataract surgery are two of the most popular ocular surgeries today. Because we hear so much about both kinds of surgeries, it is common for people to get the two of them confused. People not only forget which surgery serves what purpose, but they wonder if both can be performed at the same … Read more

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Top Myths About Our Eyesight

Just like any health checkup, it is important to get your eyes checked regularly. Making sure you are doing all you can to keep your eyes healthy is important but there are many myths out there that can make this difficult. Read on to put some of the top eyesight myths into perspective. For more … Read more

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What is the Ideal Light to Read in?

Whether you want to enjoy a good book, or you need to study for a big exam, finding the right reading light is more important than you might think. Reading in the wrong light can put an unhealthy strain on your eyes. Read on for simple tricks to help you read in the right light. … Read more