Sunglasses can give you instant James Dean cool or Audrey Hepburn glamour, but they’re much more than just a fashion accessory. Sunglasses are an essential tool in safeguarding the health of your eyes. Sunglasses provide critical protection from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays. Long term exposure to UV rays can damage the surface of […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on May 27, 2015
Dr. Hersh recently returned from Zurich Switzerland where he met with a group of the leading scientists and researchers in collagen crosslinking. Along with basic science discoveries, Amongst the new innovations discussed was topography controlled crosslinking. The procedure will allow crosslinking customized to the shape of the cornea in Keratoconus. As the leader in Keratoconus […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on May 18, 2015
Taking care of your eyes should be a priority just like eating healthy and exercising regularly. When it comes to our health, we often visit our physician to ensure that our bodies are healthy. But what about when it comes to the health of our eyes? They’re not always top of mind, but they’re definitely […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on May 8, 2015
Some eye conditions are hereditary, but many are a result of poor vision care and bad habits. You may be surprised to find that things you do each and every day might actually be damaging your eye sight. Here are a few bad habits that you should break in order to protect your vision for […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on April 24, 2015
Have you ever heard someone say they have 20/20 vision? What does that mean exactly? In this post, we’ll discuss what 20/20 vision is, the reasons for blurry vision, and ways to improve your vision. What is 20/20 vision? 20/20 vision is a term used to describe normal visual acuity, which means that a person […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on April 10, 2015
March 20th marks the first official day of spring — a day that many of us look forward to throughout the long winter months, but with spring’s beautiful weather and blooming flowers comes seasonal allergies. High levels of pollen, dust and other irritants can leave eyes feeling less than stellar. Approximately one fifth of all […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on March 20, 2015
Dr. Peter Hersh and the CLEI staff recently hosted two students from Princeton University as part of their “Princeternship” Program. Taken directly from Princeton’s website, the definition ofa Princeternship is, “A career exploration program sponsored by Career Services and a unique opportunity for students to investigate a career field and make professional connections by spending […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on March 7, 2015
Over 2,000 eye injuries occur each day on job sites across the U.S. and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of works to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to 20 percent will cause temporary or permanent vision loss. While many think that eye injuries only […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on March 6, 2015
The month of February is Low Vision Awareness Month. What exactly is low vision? Low vision describes significant visual impairment that isn’t correctable through glasses, medication, eye surgery or contact lenses. It’s often characterized by partial sight such as blind spots, tunnel vision or blurred vision. The most common causes of low vision in the […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on February 13, 2015
You might think that because your vision is fine that your eyes are healthy, but receiving a comprehensive eye exam is the only way to be absolutely certain. During your visit both of your eyes will be closely examined for any signs of vision problems and eye diseases. The dilation of your eyes is a […]
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Posted by Vision Institute on January 22, 2015