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Reading Clearly at All Ages

Long-sightedness generally means difficulties focusing on near objects. Children who are long sighted often have trouble seeing up close first and may experience feelings of eye strain or headaches when reading. Later...

Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

Computers have been around for decades, but do you know what has changed…the amount of time that is spend in front of digital screens. Now that mobile devices, such as phones and tablets has overtaken the usage of...

What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye? Dry eye starts to occur when there’s a failure to produce the adequate amount of tears to keep the eye’s surface lubricated. The risk of developing dry eye can happen at any age but is more common with...

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When Should You Go For An Eye Exam?

Whether you’ve had poor eyesight all your life, or perfect vision since you could walk, the importance of vision in our lives cannot be overstated. That, as well as the fact that not all vision issues are...

Plastic Surgery

The Basics Of Plastic Surgery

With new advancements and innovations in medical science, plastic or cosmetic surgery has become a more popular topic among females who want to change their appearance in various ways. Here are a few things for you to...

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4 Common Beauty Myths

The internet isn’t the most trustworthy place to find advice on beauty advice, whether due to ignorance or malicious intent, people spread false rumors all the time. Here are a few you might’ve read about in...

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Desexing Your Pets – The Must-Knows

You might’ve just gotten yourself a kitten or a pup, or might be looking for one at the moment, and are curious about whether you should spay/neuter your pet. There are a variety of things to take into account...

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Pet Emergencies And You

There are times when you might notice that your pet isn’t feeling very well or has been acting funny. Other times, your pet might become injured and you aren’t quite sure what steps to take in order to keep...

Parrot

How To Keep A Bird Happy

You might recently have gotten a new avian friend for your home, owned one for some time now, or have just been thinking about the possibility and responsibilities of owning one. While there are many different bird...

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Tips For The Flu Season

You might soon be rolling into Flu Season in your part of the world, and looking for some ways to combat the nasty illness. Fret not, as we have the most useful tips for preventing the flu from affecting you. Flu...

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Astigmatism: A Guide

Astigmatism is generally regarded as the most misinterpreted vision issue for people. You might have it yourself, but not notice since it exists at many different levels, affecting people at various scales of severity...