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Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of an Eye Cold
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Do you have red, itchy, watery eyes? You may have an eye cold.
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Tips to Relax Your Eyes
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Improve your eye comfort with these simple exercises.
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May is Healthy Vision Month
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Have you taken steps to protect your vision? May is Healthy Vision Month and it is the perfect time to start.
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Eye Twitches and Spasms and How to Stop Them
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Do you wish your eyelids would stop twitching? These tips may help.
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How to Avoid Sunburned Eyes
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Protect your eyes this summer with these important tips.
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5 Healthy Habits To Pick Up for Better Eye Health
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Protecting your eyes can be as simple as following these healthy habits.
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How To Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome
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Does computer vision syndrome make your eyes feel sore and dry after using your digital devices? These tips can help improve the comfort of your eyes.
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How To Properly Care For Your Contact Lenses
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Do you wear contact lenses? These dos and don'ts can help you protect you avoid common contact lens problems.
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Preparing For Presbyopia Awareness Month in April
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Do you have to hold books farther and farther away from your face to see clearly? You may have presbyopia.
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The Development of Your Child’s Eyes (Each stage outlined from infancy to adulthood)
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How does your child's eyesight change during the first year and beyond?
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How Digital Eye Strain Can Lead To Irritated Eyes
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Are your eyes uncomfortable after using your laptop or tablet for a few hours? You may have digital eye strain.
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Protecting Your Vision While At Work
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Are you at risk of an eye problem at work? These tips will help you avoid injuries and discomfort.
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What Are Eye Allergies? Symptoms and Treatments
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Could itching and burning be signs that you have eye allergies?
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New Year, New Vision in 2020
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Tired of squinting when you read? Add an eye exam to your list of New Year's resolutions.
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How To Read Your Eyeglass Prescription
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Have you ever wondered what your eyeglass prescription says about your vision?
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Are Floaters A Sign Of Something Bigger?
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Worried about floaters? Find out when this common vision symptom can be a sign of a serious problem.
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Monday:

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Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

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Thursday:

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Friday:

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Girard

Monday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Fort Scott

Monday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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"I went to the office in Girard and saw Dr Painter. The whole office is Wonderful! Very friendly and caring. My glasses are perfect! Won't go anywhere else!"

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November Newsletter: The Importance of Vitamin A for Your Eyes

Need another reason to improve your diet? A deficiency of this vitamin could increase your risk of vision problems. ...
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November Newsletter: Are Hearing Loss and Vision Loss Related?

Not sure if your eyesight issues and hearing problems are associated? ...
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October Newsletter: The Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses

Could prescription sunglasses help you see better on bright day? ...
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October Newsletter: What Are Ocular Migraines and How Can They Be Prevented?

Seeing stars or flashing lights? An ocular migraine could be to blame. ...
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Stress and Vision

Did you know that your eyes are an extension of your brain? There are six muscles connected to each eye, and they receive signals from the brain. These signals direct the eyes movements and, thus, control their ability to focus. When you are stressed, your brain goes through a number of changes and signals ...
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Pain Management

We take a lot of aspects of our vision for granted. We expect to see nearby and faraway objects clearly, even if we require our eye care provider to prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to do so. A huge degree of the information we take in about our world and our surroundings takes place visually, ...
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Nutrition for Eye Health

Eating right is essential for keeping your body healthy. This is as true for your eyes as it is for your heart. A diet that is rich in fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and is low in saturated fat, can reduce your risk of heart disease. This will also keep your arteries healthy, so they can ...
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Lifestyle Practices for Eye Health

Protecting your eyesight is an important part of staying healthy overall. Maintaining sound eye health will also help you preserve your quality of life as you age. To keep your eyes as healthy as possible, follow these simple lifestyle practices. Get regular eye exams. Some eye problems — including ...
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Glare and Halos

Glare and halos are both eye symptoms that some people experience around bright lights. Halos show up as bright circles around a light source. Glare is light that interferes with your vision, making it difficult to see or sometimes making your eyes water. These symptoms can show up at any time of the ...
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UV Radiation and Your Eyes

Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage. Yet, the sun can be just as damaging upon our eyes with unprotected exposure. Short-term exposure to very bright sunlight can result in a type ...
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Featured Articles

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November Newsletter: The Importance of Vitamin A for Your Eyes

November Newsletter: Are Hearing Loss and Vision Loss Related?

October Newsletter: The Advantages of Prescription Sunglasses

October Newsletter: What Are Ocular Migraines and How Can They Be Prevented?

Stress and Vision

Pain Management

Nutrition for Eye Health

Lifestyle Practices for Eye Health

Glare and Halos

UV Radiation and Your Eyes

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