• How Does Normal Eyesight Develop?

    It takes years for normal vision to develop, although most of that development occurs in the first year. Although infants are not born with full visual ability, they will acquire proper focus, tracking, color perception and depth perception. After nine years…

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  • What is Astigmatism?

    Astigmatism occurs when the eye loses its round shape to resemble the shape of a football or the back of a spoon. Like myopia (short-sightedness) or hypermetropia (far-sightedness), astigmatism is a refractive error, not a disease. Unlike myopia and hypermetropia,…

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  • Choosing the Right Eyeglasses for Your Face Shape

    There are many factors to consider when buying a new pair of eyeglasses, including style, shape, size and color. Harvey Moscot, owner of optical brand MOSCOT, recommends the following general tips: Contrast: Choose glasses that contrast the shape of your face….

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  • What is the Difference Between an Ophthalmologist and an Optometrist?

    When we speak of eye doctors, it can often be confusing whether to call them ophthalmologists or optometrists. In short, ophthalmologists are medical doctors (MDs); optometrists, on the other hand, are not MDs but are still considered eye doctors upon receipt…

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