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How Blue Light Affects Your Eyesight

4/26/2018

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Does blue light affect your eyesight? Or is it just an urban myth?
Technological advancements in the past two decades have given way to a more device-driven lifestyle. Many people spend hours on their phones and other electronic devices daily: scrolling through social media and newsfeeds, texting, binge watching television shows, playing games, and more.
Recent news stories warn of the negative risks involving overexposure to the blue light that these devices give off. Some devices now have a feature that limits the amount of blue light emitted from the screen. So, with our heads often facing downward and buried in our phones and tablets, how much blue light, if any, is safe?

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Is My child ready for contacts?

4/18/2018

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Are you thinking about getting contact lenses for your child? Perhaps you’ve replaced enough pairs of glasses that you’re ready to switch your child into contacts. Maybe your child is even asking you to wear contact lenses. Truly, there’s no magic age when a child is ready to wear contacts. So, how do you know if your child is ready for contact lenses? The experts have weighed in, and here’s what we’ve determined.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CONTACTS FOR YOUR CHILD.
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understanding Glaucoma

3/1/2018

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More than three million Americans over the age of 40 have developed glaucoma. And that number is expected to double by the year 2050! Glaucoma is also the second leading cause of blindness in most industrialized countries. The bad news is that there is no cure for glaucoma. You can have glaucoma without experiencing any symptoms yet, and vision loss only occurs once glaucoma has set in. The good news is that if glaucoma is caught early, the progression can be slowed—even significantly. And your eyesight can be saved.

Click here to learn more about glaucoma

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • New Jersey Patient Testimonials
    • Florida Patient Testimonials >
      • A Letter to Dr Gootson's Patients
  • Eye Exams
    • Benefits of Regular Eye Exams
    • Eye Exams as Preventative Treatement
    • Eye Exam Schedule
    • What Can I Expect During My Eye Exam
  • Contact Lenses
    • Advantages of Contact Lenses
    • Are Contact Lenses for You?
    • Contact Lens Fittings
  • Eye Infections and Diseases
    • Eye Infection Treatments
    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Glaucoma
    • Cataracts
  • Promotions
  • Contact Us
    • Your Eye Dr. in East Rutherford, NJ >
      • Schedule New Jersey
    • Your Eye Dr. in Seminole, FL >
      • Schedule Florida
      • A Letter to Dr Gootson's Patients
    • Insurance & Payment Methods
    • Patient Forms
  • Blog
    • Understanding Glaucoma
    • Is My Child Ready for Contacts?
    • How Blue Light Affects Your Eyes