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Welcome to our blog!

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.

We are always looking for excellent guest posts to share with our readers, so if you are interested, fill out the contact form below and let us know!

Cheers,

Dr. Nate & Dr. Beth

James’ Vision Therapy Story

Note: Earlier on, I posted my own vision therapy story. The story below is shared by the Vision Therapist at Bright Eyes, Edna Moore. It is an excellent example of the power of vision therapy and what inspired Edna to pursue it...


Specs4us are here!

OK, Tampa Bay. Just a brief note to say that we finally have the Specs4us frames in stock, in a variety of models and colors...


Sports Vision and Larry Fitzgerald

I'll be the first to admit, I don't read the sports page.  In fact, I didn't realize that Tampa is home to the 2009 Super Bowl until relatively recently...


Ask Dr. B: Is my son ready for contacts?

Dr. B: I love my contact lenses. Do you think my son is old enough to wear them safely...


Specs 4 Us Interview with Maria Dellapina

As I posted on this site before, I have learned about a new line of frames that are specifically designed for Children with Down Syndrome. I think these frames are very cool, and judging by the testimonials, so do a lot of other people...


A Brief and Wonderful Note From a Patient

The other day when I was beginning the follow-up for a patient who is doing Precise Corneal Reshaping, I was handed a small Thank You card...


I Have Astigmatism… Am I Going to Make It?

All doctors, myself included, sometimes forgot that patients don't know everything that we think they know...


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...


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