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Taking care of your eyes should be a priority, just like eating healthy and exercising regularly. When it comes to our overall health, we often visit our physicians to ensure our bodies are functioning properly. However, eye health is sometimes overlooked, even though our vision plays a crucial role in our daily lives. During Healthy […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Even though it is a very natural reaction to rub your eyes when they’re feeling itchy, watery or otherwise irritated, it is important to keep your hands away from your eyes. Rubbing them can lead to eye injuries, infections or even damaged vision. Our eyes become itchy or irritated for a variety of reasons. Sometimes […]

One of the most common side effects of getting older is the loss of near perfect vision. All of a sudden you find yourself having to squint to see certain things, causing stress, eye strain and an overall feeling of annoyance. This decline in close-up vision is caused by a condition known as presbyopia, which […]