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How to protect your short sighted child’s eyes

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Myopia has become a global epidemic, with over 50% of the world’s population expected to be myopic by 2050. But what exactly is myopia? Commonly known as short-sightedness, this vision correction issue occurs when the eyeball becomes elongated, which means light rays focus in front of the retina at the…

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A New You In 2023 With Silhouette Eyewear

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Glasses so good that NASA astronauts wear them. Supremely well-made and practical. A unique yet sophisticated style statement. That would be Silhouette eyewear! Silhouette is a third-generation family company based in Austria. Its origins trace back to 1964 when the company was founded by Anneliese and Arnold Schmied. It’s grown…

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Glaucoma – causes, symptoms, and treatment

Glaucoma is the term given to a group of eye conditions that occurs when the optic nerve at the back of the eye becomes damaged. The most common cause is due to excessive pressure caused by intraocular fluid, but it is possible for it to occur when pressures are normal. The optic nerve carries all the visual information to the brain for…

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