Archive for the 'General' Category

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Introducing FirstView 2.0

Posted on May 2nd, 2012 · Posted in General, Technology

When did Starbucks start doubling as a computer lab?  And is it just me or are there more people talking or texting while driving now than before it was declared.. Read more

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Quora: Is it bad for your eyes to read in a moving vehicle?

Posted on January 12th, 2012 · Posted in General

It isn’t “bad” for the eyes, but uneasiness/nausea/discomfort is common due to a lack of agreement between the visual information from the eyes (suggesting you are at rest) and the.. Read more

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Quora: What’s the fastest that a person’s vision can naturally deteriorate in a year?

Posted on January 8th, 2012 · Posted in Eyeglasses, General

By “naturally”, I’ll assume we aren’t considering disease processes and/or changes to the crystalline lens of the eye (ie. cataract) as these can easily produce significant changes in a short.. Read more

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Are My Glasses Ready? When Is My Next Appointment? And When Will My Orville Redenbacher Be Done?

Posted on November 14th, 2011 · Posted in General, Technology

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been slightly spoiled by technology.  Yelling at the microwave for taking too long would be a good indication of that.  But I think the reason we.. Read more

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We’ll Be Right Back

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 · Posted in General

Sorry for the lack of posts of late. There’s been a lot of exciting stuff going on at FirstView Eye Care Associates though…not the least of which is our conversion.. Read more

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Why Is That Baby Wearing Glasses?

Posted on July 26th, 2011 · Posted in Eye Exam, Eyeglasses, General

We recently ran into a great question over on Quora.  A concerned parent questioned how they are supposed to know if their child needs glasses and how an optometrist can.. Read more

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Reading Glasses After LASIK? Why!?!?

Posted on July 19th, 2011 · Posted in Eyeglasses, General, Surgery

LASIK has become a very popular procedure in recent years.  The goal being that a person can minimize or eliminate their dependency on glasses or contact lenses for clear vision. .. Read more

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Can Sunlight Stop Nearsightedness?

Posted on July 13th, 2011 · Posted in General

Let’s face it…despite its sweltering surface temperature of an estimated 5,780 Kelvin, our sun is pretty cool customer. Think about all the great stuff it does: allows plants to grow.. Read more

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FirstView Fans + Elmore SPCA = A Win for the Animals

Posted on July 12th, 2011 · Posted in General

Our Fan Appreciation Event on Facebook recently wrapped up with a donation of $1,000 and supplies to the Elmore SPCA in Peru, New York.  Those who followed or participated in the event.. Read more

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July Is Eye Injury Prevention Month

Posted on July 4th, 2011 · Posted in Eye Health, General

Happy 4th of July!  We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing holiday in the company of friends and family. At the same time, it’s important to practice good judgement.. Read more