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"Don't forget your sunscreen!" is what many of us have heard or said numerous times. What eye doctors would love to start hearing is "Don't forget your sunglasses!" While 95% of the general population know that the sun's UV radiation can damage our skin, only 7% know that it can damage our eyes! ...

April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Did you know that more women than men suffer from visual impairments? Find out which eye diseases pose the highest risk and what you can do to lower your risk.According to the National Eye Institute, 3.6 million Americans age 40 and older suffer fro...

Check it out ladies: today we examine some potential problems related to eye makeup and ways you can safely avoid them.Spring is finally here, and the entire month of April is dedicated to Women’s Eye Health & Safety. And what better way to start the month off than by talking about somethin...

Boston is a city full of rich history and colorful characters. With so many different neighborhoods and wonderful things to see and experience, it’s no wonder so many people seek it out as a desired destination. When the attendees of the Vision Source Exchange 2014 come to town, they are welcom...

Women’s Eye Health and SafetyThere are several positive aspects of being a woman optometrist in a field that is still largely male-dominated. One is the look of surprise I still sometimes get when I walk in the room and the patient realizes Dr. Thomas is not a man! On a more serious note though...

Do your eyes feel tired, irritated or dry after spending too much time on your computer? If so, you may have Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). If you spend more than two hours a day on a computer, you may have a condition called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). CVS affects 64% to 90% of all office w...

Do your eyes feel irritated and dry after a long workday in front of the computer? Check out the functions and benefits that computer glasses offer you and your eyes. If you take a look around your workplace you will most likely see a computer or even tablet at every desk. In today’s technologi...

Revolutionize Your Marketing & Communications Another year, another exciting Vision Source Exchange! Getting ready for the event and wondering what you have to look forward to? Demandforce is here to give you a sneak peek of some of our latest and greatest features that continue to keep you ...

The Exchange is truly an exciting event that allows you to engage with new offerings, products, and services.This year, we have over 12o exhibitors!Over 120 exhibitors will showcase products and services from equipment, lenses, frames, pharmaceuticals, accessories, practice support, and marketing...

 Some of us are in work environments that include chemicals, flying bits of debris or moving machinery that could injure our eyes. March is Save Your Vision Month, and right now I want you to take a few minutes and think about your workplace setting.Others may notice their eyes being affected b...