What Is Corneal Mapping & How Does it Work?
“Corneal mapping” is just another way of saying “corneal topography.” But no matter what you call it, corneal topography is a vital tool that optometrists use to generate detailed images of the shape and power of their patients’ corneas. These images provide eye doctors with very fine details about the condition of the corneal surface….
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3 Tips for Buying Kids’ Glasses
Shopping for pediatric glasses can be quite tricky if you don’t take the proper approach. Of course, some kids are easier to shop for than others; but even if your child doesn’t mind wearing glasses, it’s tough to find lenses that last as long as they should, considering the price that you pay for prescription…
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What Are Blue Light Computer Lenses?
As American society becomes more dependent on digital devices, our eyes are exposed to more and more blue light. Excessive exposure to blue light is known to cause eye fatigue and discomfort — but thanks to blue light filtering glasses, you can now protect your eyes from the harmful effects of blue light. Let’s examine…
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What to Expect During a Contact Lens Fitting
According to the Center for Disease Control, roughly 45 million Americans wear contact lenses to improve their vision. To keep up with the ever-increasing demand for contacts, All Eye Care Doctors provides effective and affordable prescription eyewear to families in Medford, MA, Cambridge, and the surrounding communities. However, many individuals are reluctant to make the…
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4 Common Misconceptions About Pink Eye
As the leading provider of prescription eyewear in Medford, MA, Cambridge, and the surrounding communities, All Eye Care Doctors is proud to improve the way our patients see the world. When people come to us with pink eye, or in medical terms, conjunctivitis, they often have misconceptions about the condition. Let’s take a look and…
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NEVER Sleep in Contact Lenses & What to Do If You Forget
If you are one of the millions of Americans who wear contact lenses, there is a good chance that you have made this mistake at least once before. Don’t panic — but the Center for Disease Control warns that sleeping with your contact lenses in can increase the likelihood of developing an eye infection by…
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What Is Keratoconus and How Is It Treated?
Keratoconus is an unsettling — but not uncommon — vision disorder that affects the shape of a patient’s cornea. Do you know somebody who struggles with keratoconus? Continue reading for a brief breakdown of the condition, the symptoms, and Keratoconus treatment options available near Cambridge, MA, and Medford, MA.
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What is Wet Macular Degeneration?
All Eye Care Doctors is your leading source for everything from advanced treatment to eye exams in Cambridge, MA. As part of our commitment to spreading greater awareness of vision health and treatment, we are taking the opportunity to discuss wet macular degeneration (AMD), along with its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
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Tips for Relieving Computer Vision Syndrome
In today’s age, many of us are using computers and mobile phones for everything from office work and research to daily communication and web surfing. Unsurprisingly, Computer Vision Syndrome is becoming increasingly common, as are discussions about how to alleviate the symptoms.
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4 Ways to Care for Your Eyes This Summer
With summer on its way, more people are starting to head outdoors to enjoy some of the seasonal sunshine. As you’re having fun out in the sun, you may think to take care of your skin and apply sunblock… but what about your eyes?
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