Eye Exams and Vision Center
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The difference between dry eye and allergies
WATCH FAIRWAY EYE CENTER FEATURE ON CHANNEL 41 ACTIONS NEWS It’s important for us to know the difference between allergies and dry eye. More often than not, dry eye is mistaken for eye allergies. It may seem strange, but dry eye syndrome can cause watery eyes. Fairway Eye Center spoke to KSHB Channel 41‘s Alyson […]
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The Importance of Eye Exams
WATCH FAIRWAY EYE CENTER FEATURE ON CHANNEL 41 ACTIONS NEWS Give your eyes a rest….. If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focusing on any one thing, you sometimes forget to blink and your eyes can get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in […]
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Spotlight on Dr. Nichols
How did you get interested in optometry? “I always knew I wanted to go into the medical field, so I started shadowing various professions while in college. I shadowed an optometrist who provided a lot of insight into why optometry is a great profession with many options for those with various interests. Because I have […]
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Protecting Your Eyes From the Sun
As the temperatures rise and the sun begins to shine, we all get excited to spend more time outdoors. We take a stroll with a friend or attend a game of a child. Most of us remember to wear sunscreen to protect our skin against the sun’s harmful rays. However, do we all remember to […]
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Optometrist Spotlight – Dr. Burt Schreiber
How did you get interested in optometry? “My college biology professor suggested that I shadow an optometrist as part of my career search. I met a fantastic optometrist that is still a great friend to this day. At the time we met, I had never had an eye exam. After that first exam, I learned […]
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Aging Eyes
From the moment we first open our eyes, they are aging. We just do not realize it until somewhere between the ages of 35 and 45 when we develop “short arm syndrome”. Seemingly over night, we start moving our cell phones back and forth, jockeying to find a comfortable place to see the screen. Medicine […]
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Common Eye Conditions for Kids
Good vision allows our children to learn about the world more easily. Vision problems affect 1 in 20 preschoolers and 1 in 4 school-age children. Early intervention is the key to overcoming any vision difficulties that children may encounter. Programs, such as InfantSee, allow infants between the ages of 6-12 months to have an examination free […]
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Optometrist Spotlight- Dr. Mark Bunde
How did you get interested in optometry? “My parents moved next door to an optometrist when I was an undergrad. He had saved a patient’s vision through his care. I saw first hand how an optometrist can make a significant impact on a patient’s life and it made a significant impact on me.” What […]
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