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Vision problems of school-age children
Your child's vision can affect his or her performance in school. Dr. Gary Heiting explains the top 10 signs your child has a vision problem.
Eye exam cost and when to have an eye exam
Dr. Gary Heiting explains eye exam costs, how frequently you should have your eyes examined (based on your age and other factors) and how to prepare for your eye exam.
Vision therapy for children: What it is and what it isn't
Does your child have vision problems glasses can't fix? Learn how vision therapy, vision training or orthoptics might be the cure.
Is too much screen time bad for kids?
Most children spend hours staring at digital screens every day. Here's what we know (and don't know) about too much screen time for kids.
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Color blind tests: Do you see colors as they really are?
Are you color blind? A color vision test is the only way to be sure you perceive colors normally, explains Dr. Gary Heiting. Here are examples of tests.
Visual acuity: Is “20/20” perfect vision?
All about visual acuity and if it's possible to have better than 20/20 vision.
How vision changes as you age
Some vision changes are normal with aging, while others may mean you have a serious eye disease. Dr. Gary Heiting explains what to expect and what you can do.
What to expect during an eye exam
Are your eye exams as complete as they should be? Dr. Gary Heiting discusses what tests are included in a comprehensive eye exam.
Brown eyes: All about brown eye colour
Brown may be the most common eye color, but the huge variety of shades makes each brown-eyed person unique.
Ageing eyes: Signs of eye problems in elderly
Recognise signs of eye problems in elderly. A warning sign of ageing eyes, sudden vision loss, is an emergency, and should be seen by a doctor immediately.
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Blue light: It's both bad and good for you
Blue light is both beneficial and harmful, especially to your eyes. Learn why and how to control your exposure.
Computer and digital eye strain: 10 steps for relief
Are you experiencing computer eye strain? Read our top 10 tips for avoiding eye strain when working at a computer.
Refractive errors and refraction: How the eye sees
Dr. Gary Heiting explains how refractive errors affect your vision and discusses symptoms, detection and treatment of refraction problems.
Dilated Pupils: Causes and Concerns
What causes dilated pupils and what to do if you think you have unusually large pupils.
Your infant's vision development
Learn how your baby's vision develops in the first year of life and how to spot infant vision problems.
How to put in eye drops
Learn the best way to apply eye drops, including allergy eye drops and eye drops for dry eyes.
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Blue eyes: Is everyone with blue eyes related?
Researchers say people with blue eyes have a common ancestor. Find out why — and when the first blue-eyed person lived.
What's an eye test? Eye charts and more explained
What does 20/20 vision really mean? Various eye charts and tests can be used to determine your visual acuity.
Digital devices: Protecting your child's eyes
All that screen time can cause problems for young eyes. Learn how to reduce your child's risk of computer vision syndrome and more.
How to prevent and fix red eye in photos
Learn why your eyes look red in pictures but your pets' eyes glow. Also, tips on how to prevent and remove the red-eye effect in photos.
8 ways to protect your eyesight
Dr. Gary Heiting offers quick tips for protecting yourself against vision loss as you grow older, including healthy lifestyle choices.
Eye exams for children
Eye exams for children are very important to ensure your child's eyes are healthy and have no vision problems that could interfere with school performance.