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My child has a "lazy eye" (Amblyopia) PART 2: What can I do besides "patching"?
Last week in Part 1 of this series, I provided some background on what Amblyopia ("lazy eye") is and how it's commonly treated by...
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20204 min read
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My child has a "lazy eye" (Amblyopia). Is an eye patch really needed? PART 1
Maybe you stumbled on this post because you are an adult living with amblyopia. Or maybe you have a child who was recently diagnosed with...
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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6 Months: The Age Your Child Should See The Optometrist.
You will probably be surprised at the age your Optometrist expects you to bring in your child for their first eye exam.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Do Kids Need An Eye Exam, Or Is The School Screening Enough?
School success requires much more than what a school vision screening can cover. Eye exams are needed to check how a child uses their eyes.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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A Day In The Life Of An Optometrist: A Private Practice Eye Doctor Explains.
A day in the life of an optometrist...
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20206 min read
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Four Fatal Diseases That That Your Optometrist Can Detect During Your Eye Exam.
Your Optometrist checks for much more than just your prescription during your eye exam! Here are 4 fatal problems that can be detected.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Can an Optometrist Test for Dyslexia?
Did you know that visual problems can cause many of the same signs and symptoms as Dyslexia and other reading problems?
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Why Should I Take My Contacts Out Before Showering? And What Will Happen If I Leave Them In?
Nike says... "Just Do It." That's often good advice but you just have to remember what "It" is. Showering with contact lenses on is risky...
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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What The Numbers On Your Glasses Prescription Mean. All You Need To Know (Pictures & Videos).
This post will teach you all you need to know about the numbers on your prescription. Sphere, cylinder and axis.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20205 min read
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Have a Headache? Here Are Five Common Causes Your Optometrist Can Detect At Your Eye Exam.
Many people don't know that vision problems can cause headaches. Here are 5 common, yet treatable eye problems that can cause headaches.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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ATTENTION TEACHERS & TEAMSTERS
If you are a public school teacher or a teamster, you probably have NBN vision benefits. Make sure you use it to get your eyes checked!
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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A Poor Diet Leads To Blindness
Can poor eating habits make you go blind? Yes! Nutritional Optic Neuropathy is an eye and brain disease caused by vitamin deficiencies or
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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My Eyeglasses Are Too Smudgy.
Glasses are often smudgy and hard to keep clean if they have a cheap anti reflective coating on them.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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Charron Eye Center: Optometrist who takes Eyemed in Bellingham
Dr. Peter Charron, optometrist in Bellingham at Northwest Vision Development Center is now an Eyemed Provider.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20201 min read
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I Need To See Um The Ophtha... No Opto... Forget it. The "Eye" Doctor!
Learn the difference between the 3 eye professionals: Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, and Optician and where to go for your eye care needs.
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Are You Blind To The Benefits Of Eye Exams?
Optometrists are like detectives - solving the crimes committed against the eyes and the even the body. How important are eye exams?
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Do We Need Eye Doctors Anymore?
Find out what is the difference between online sight tests, and eye exams at the optometrist's office?
Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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