What you need to know about Cataract
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
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What is Cataract? Cataracts is an eye condition in which the eye’s natural lens becomes clouded, leading to blurry vision. This condition mainly occurs in older adults. When this condition occurs, vision becomes like looking through a fogged-up window. The condition affects one’s ability to read, drive a car or read facial expressions. The natural
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Differences between Pre-made Readers and Prescription reading glasses
Friday, 28 April 2017
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Did you know that all reading glasses are not created the same? The following is a list of factors to consider when making choices related to your vision and eye health. 1: Prescription ophthalmic glasses versus pre-made Over-the-counter readers The readers you’ll find in drugstores attempt to correct for presbyopia by offering pre-set magnifications but
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11 common causes for blurry vision and what to do about them
Saturday, 15 April 2017
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Blurry Vision Blurred vision is a term used to refer to the lack of sharpness of vision, making objects appear hazy or out of focus. People suffering from blurry vision are not able to see fine detail. Sharp vision is very crucial in everyday life as helps in important tasks such as reading road signs
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Why routine eye exams are important
Monday, 13 March 2017
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Why Routine Eye Exams Are Vital At All Ages Eye exams are vital for persons of all ages, regardless of your physical health. It is recommended to have at least one eye exam every year. Some people choose to have several eye exams every year, a decision that has saved some from vision loss. Most
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La Font: The History of an Iconic Brand
Monday, 13 February 2017
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If you are looking for a chic pair of glasses with an array of colourful designs and unique shapes, La Font is the brand for you. At 360 Eyecare we carry well over 60 La Font frames both in spectacles and sunglasses. Our variety combined with La Font’s fun and flirty designs have made them
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Common vision problems (Myopia, Hyperopia, Presbyopia)
Saturday, 21 January 2017
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Refractive errors are the most common vision problems. These include myopia, hyperopia, and presbyopia. These problems arise when the shape of the eye hinders light from focusing directly on the retina. Refractive errors can be caused by changes in the shape of the cornea, length of the eyeball or aging of the lens. Refraction and
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Why See An Eye Doctor When You’re Pregnant?
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
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Pregnancy brings about many changes to the mother’s body, but some of them are not as obvious or expected as the telltale baby bump. An expectant mother’s eyes and vision can change during pregnancy due to hormonal changes, or if she had fertility treatments, and seeing an eye doctor is just as important as the
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When To See An Eye Doctor For Lazy Eye?
Friday, 09 December 2016
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Known medically as amblyopia, lazy eye is a condition in which one or both eyes lack proper visual development in children. It usually starts at birth or early on in childhood. Lazy eye almost always manifests in just one eye. With lazy eye, the visual pathways of the affected eye do not transmit correct visual
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First Visit To A New Eye Doctor / Optometrist
Sunday, 20 November 2016
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Having a reliable and trusting relationship with your eye doctor is important. The first visit to a new eye doctor is as equally important. Even if medical attention is not required at that very moment, it is important to have the first visit as soon as possible. This is important because it will ensure both
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10 Most Common Eye Diseases
Friday, 04 November 2016
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Recognizing and addressing eye health problems are extremely important. As with any other health issues, eye diseases should be treated timely and with extra care. Some conditions are easily noticed. On the other hand, some conditions are hard to recognize, and it takes time to detect symptoms. This is why it is important to have
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