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Category: All about Kids

Eye Doctors Warning: The Sneaky Side Effects of Waterproof Makeup

We've all been there - facing the unpredictable weather or diving into a pool, relying on our waterproof mascara and eye makeup to emerge unscathed. It feels like a beauty dream come true, right?...

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Colorblind Guide (with useful resources)

How can I know if my child is colorblind? My father is a retired high school art teacher. One day he gave his students an assignment to create something larger than life out of clay. One of his...

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Simple steps to relieve Computer-related eye strain (20-20-20 rule)

Loading... There is no doubt that screentime can be addictive. We have probably all experienced the draw to look at our phone for no reason or know someone who is constantly staring at their...

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3 Causes of Lazy Eye (Amblyopia Information)

Lazy Eye is a generic term for amblyopia, a condition that results in decreased visual potential due to a lack of visual clarity as a child (read on to learn more about this condition).  The...

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4 Reasons that your child rubs his/her eyes (with Simple tips)

Written by: Dr. Stephanie Mulick, O.D. Kids love to touch things, they love to get messy and they hate to wash their hands. Why is that? Honestly, I don’t know why kids don’t like washing...

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How COVID-19 can affect your eyes Today (including treatment side-effects)

There have been some important updates in regards to COVID-19 and the eye that I would like to share.  This is the time of year when allergies are in full swing, and as far as the eye is...

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