Monthly Archives: January 2016

At-home eye exams catch flak from doctor despite saving patients’ time

(NPN) - Do-it-yourself eye exams, which allow patients to obtain a prescription from home using a smartphone and computer, are receiving the chagrin of professionals, but proving to be a popular alternative to tradition visits to a doctor. Chukwuma Nwaomah, who has worn glasses since third grade, recently turned to an online exam after growing…
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How digital eye strain affects your health, and what to do about it

If you're a modern consumer in the U.S. these days, chances are you experiencedigital eye strain fairly regularly. According to a new report by The Vision Council, 65 percent of Americans experience digital eye strain symptoms, such as dry, irritated eyes, blurred vision, eye fatigue, neck and back pain, and headaches, from gazing at a…
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