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Vision and Learning Month

"One in ten children in America—over 5 million in all—has a vision problem significant enough to impact their ability to learn in school." 5 million. Let that number sink in. While the typical school vision screening may give students a ‘perfect’ grade of 20/20, this test only tells one thing: how well they can see at …

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You Be The Ref

Those of you that have been following the blog for a while know that our team of doctors, surgeons, and faculty at nJoy Vision are all big sports fans. We've dedicated countless posts to the sporting world, and we are always trying to provide tips on how to keep your eyes safe while competing on …

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Ready to Fight Myopia? Go Play Outside!

Children who spend time doing activities outdoors appear to have a lower risk of developing nearsightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed. This, according to a recent study published at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China. We've blogged quite a bit about Myopia, and our doctors are the best in the country at helping men …

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Polarized Does NOT Mean Protected

One of the easiest ways to set yourself apart from the crowd is with a great pair of sunglasses. In years past it has been pretty easy to follow the latest trends in summer eyewear. But lately, it seems like celebs and fashion icons are all over the map when it comes to accessorizing your …

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Exercise Those Aging Eyes!

As we get older, our eyes begin to deteriorate. It is a fact of life, even with the amazing advances in laser technology. But that doesn't mean we have to simply sit idly by while the world around us fades into visual oblivion. One of the most noticeable signs that our eyes are getting old …

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A Close-Up Nine Years in the Making

He is elusive. He is a mystery. But for the first time in history, Pluto is finally giving us a close-up. Just over nine years ago, the New Horizons rocket launched from Earth at an unprecedented speed for a 3 billion mile trip to the outer limit of our solar system. It's mission, to photograph …

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Turn on the Waterworks

There's no denying it. Summer is officially here. And in our neck of the woods, summer means hot, dry, and windy days. It's no wonder so many folks we come into contact with say that they are suffering from dry eyes! In fact, the American Optometric Association (AOA) says that 38% of adults experience dry …

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Oh Say Can You See…

1,300. That's the number of firework related eye injuries reported in the month of July last year. And the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says that number is up nearly 200% since 2011. The problem seems to be that red-blooded American males are attempting to recreate grandiose firework displays for their friends and families in …

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Protect Your Game Face

If you were to ask a handful of athletes to name the body part that is most important to their sport, chances are you would receive a different answer from each, depending on their sport or position. For instance, baseball or softball players might say their throwing arms, while soccer players would probably point out …

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Special Glasses Help Blind Mom See Her Newborn Baby

This one has all the feels. Just like every other new mother, Kathy Beitz got to hold her baby and look him over from head to toe. But unlike most new mothers, Beitz, 29, has been legally blind since she was 11. Though she is not completely blind, Beitz suffers from a form of macular …

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