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Dr. Nate and Dr. Beth like to write on subjects that affect us in our daily lives and are relevant to healthy eye care. This blog contains information about not only about the vision of children and adults, but scientific research into vision. There are also posts about past Bright Eyes events and other local happenings.

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Dr. Nate & Dr. Beth

Study: Glasses May Help Preschoolers Learn

It may sound like common sense, but a recent study, published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, has shown that glasses can improve the skills of young children...


The Psychosocial Effects of Amblyopia

It is well known, and intuitive, that children and adults with strabismus (crossed or wandering eyes) have greater difficulty with self image and social situations than people with straight eyes...


But Doctor, I Was Told That Contact Lenses Won’t Work for Me Because

Note: This is the first post in series about specialized contact lenses that we offer at Bright Eyes...


Lazy Eye’ Treatment Shows Promise In Adults

The evidence continues to support what optometrists have known for years: it is possible to improve amblyopia (lazy eye) beyond childhood years...


Impact of Computer Use on Children’s Vision

Whenever I am discussing pediatric vision problems with parents, almost inevitably the topic of computers will come up...


Ask Dr. Nate: Why Does My Child Need Bifocals?

Dr. Nate., If my child has trouble seeing the board at school, why does he need reading glasses...


What’s So Important About Doing My Home Activties

Parents and patients alike often ask why therapy homework is such an important part of my vision therapy program...


Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Your Eye Heath

Now that the cookies have been eaten and the champagne has been toasted, many of us now turn our attention on how to improve our health...


40,000 Americans Suffer Sports-Related Eye Injuries Per Year

According to a report from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, every year in the United States, about 40,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries...


An Ounce of Prevention is Worth 17 Pounds of Cuteness.

My daughter's name is Nora. She is, of course, adorable. And since I am an eye doctor, I have been watching with interest how her eyes and vision develop since she was just minutes old...


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