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French opticians under pressure

 If it passes, the French government’s draft law on consumer issues may have strong repercussions in the optical industry The French government...

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Raising awareness of gifts that are dangerous to eyes

 Eyecare professionals should take the opportunity in December to remind their patients that certain toys can represent a danger to their...

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Eye strain: a sign of our times

 The 2013 edition of the VisionWatch Survey, carried out for The Vision Council, confirms the role that electronic devices play in eye strain Among...

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Anisometropia is frequent in older adults

 A study, the results of which were published in Optometry and Vision Science, shows that anisometropia is more prevalent in older adults The...

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The glaucoma pill?

 Oral contraceptives may be a risk factor for glaucoma, according to a study presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of...

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Artificial Street for blind people

 In France, the Institut de la Vision inaugurated the Artificial Street on November 26, 2013 This is a research and development environment that...

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Cataract surgery saves…dollars

 Researchers from the Center for Value-Based Medicine® estimate that cataract surgeries performed in the United States in one year will save $1234...

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Pollution linked to dry eye syndrome

 Residents of major cities, such as Chicago and New York, and their suburbs are four times more likely to develop dry eye syndrome than people who...

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Eye injuries are costly to hockey teams

 Missed games associated with eye injuries sustained by hockey players cost franchises in the National Hockey League (NHL) more than $32 million...

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Ticketed for wearing Google Glass

 A California woman intends to contest her citation, which she received because she was wearing her Google Glass while driving, in court In San...

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