Also known as crossed-eyes, walleye or squint, the American Optometric Association defines strabismus as “a condition in which both eyes do not look at the same place at the same time.” The condition—which is present in approximately 4 percent of the American population—may be a persistent issue or occur intermittently. Strabismus may not always affect […]
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Migraine headache sufferers can tell you that having a migraine is no fun, and can be debilitating. However, there’s more to it than just a splitting pain in the head—having migraines regularly can actually raise other health risks, according to Prevention magazine. Having migraines can increase your chances of experiencing certain physical and ailments that […]
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Sunsets, sandy beaches, and starry starry nights are beautiful sights to behold, but not being able to see the dials on your stove or the signs on the road are potentially bigger game changers than not being able to spot the northern star. Taking advantage of your eyes could be taking advantages from you down […]
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Parents of children who are susceptible to headaches often turn to their optometrist for support but a new study out this week reveals that vision problems are rarely responsible for headaches in children – and getting glasses won’t help solve the problem. The study was presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting by […]
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