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 placing...
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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...
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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.
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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.
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20205 min read
A Day In The Life Of An Optometrist: A Private Practice Eye Doctor Explains.
A day in the life of an optometrist...
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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.
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20204 min read
WHICH CONTACT LENSES ARE THE BEST?
You may be completely new to wearing contacts or you may be like many of my patients who've worn them for years.
In any case, you might b
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20201 min read
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?
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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. If "It" is taking your contacts out...
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20204 min read
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.
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
Have a Headache? Here Are Five Common Vision Problems That Could Cause it.
Many people don't know that vision problems can cause headaches. Here are 5 common, yet treatable eye problems that can cause headaches.
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20201 min read
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!
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Dyslexia Delusions Part 2:
The other day, I wrote a post about the CBS article titled "Cracking the Code of Dyslexia". I mainly wanted to introduce our readers to...
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
My Eyeglasses Are Too Smudgy.
Glasses are often smudgy and hard to keep clean if they have a cheap anti reflective coating on them.
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20203 min read
Dyslexic Delusions?
Does dyslexia have anything to do with eyes? Experts say no but are they really telling us everything?
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20201 min read
Our Eye Doctor in Bellingham Is Now An Eyemed Provider.
Dr. Peter Charron, optometrist in Bellingham at Northwest Vision Development Center is now an Eyemed Provider.
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
I Need To See Um The Ophtha... No Opto... Forget it. The "Eye" Person!
Learn the difference between the 3 eye professionals: Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, and Optician and where to go for your eye care needs.
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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?
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Peter Charron
Nov 29, 20202 min read
Do We Need Eye Doctors Anymore?
Find out what is the difference between online sight tests, and eye exams at the optometrist's office?
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