Nova Eye Care Center http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com Optometrist Alexandria & Falls Church Virginia, Eye Exam, Glasses, Contact Lens Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:42:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Aspirin May Increased the Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/is-aspirin-bad-for-your-eyes-and-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/ http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/is-aspirin-bad-for-your-eyes-and-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:42:47 +0000 admin http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/?p=347 There has been an increased press about Aspirin and macular degeneration in the news lately. Since February is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) awareness month, I will discuss the risk of Aspirin and those with AMD in this blog. What is…
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]]> http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/is-aspirin-bad-for-your-eyes-and-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd/feed/ 0 Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist – Which kind of eye doctor do you need? http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/optometrist-vs-ophthalmologist/ http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/optometrist-vs-ophthalmologist/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:52:20 +0000 admin http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/?p=311 One of the most common questions that often come up is “What is the difference between an Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist?” If you have never had any vision or eye problems in the past, it can be hard to decide…
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]]> http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/new-developments-for-keratoconus/feed/ 3 Put a Routine Eye Exam in Your Child’s School Supply List http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/back-to-school-routine-eye-exam/ http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/back-to-school-routine-eye-exam/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:06:35 +0000 admin http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/1/post/2012/07/put-a-routine-eye-exam-in-your-childs-school-supply-list.html As it gets closer to the beginning of the school year, parents are busy trying to get the right supplies for their children to do well in school and vision problems can be overlooked. Consider adding a visit to the…
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]]> http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/back-to-school-routine-eye-exam/feed/ 0 Your computer can be the culprit of headaches, dry eyes and eyestrain. http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/computer-vision-syndrome/ http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/computer-vision-syndrome/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2012 02:44:23 +0000 admin http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/1/post/2012/07/computer-vision-syndrome.html In today’s world, computer use has become a way of life. Adults and children, alike, use computers, iPad, iPhone and other handheld devices for many hours every day at work and home, and for gaming and entertainment. As computer use…
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]]> http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/computer-vision-syndrome/feed/ 0 SynergEyes Hybrid Contact Lenses http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/synergeyes-hybrid-contact-lenses/ http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/synergeyes-hybrid-contact-lenses/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:31:49 +0000 admin http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/1/post/2011/02/synergeyes-hybrid-contact-lenses.html Contact lenses come in many different shapes, sizes and forms. There are gas permeable (RGP) or hard lenses, which provide good vision but poor initial comfort. The soft lenses are comfortable, but provide variable vision depending on the shape of…
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]]> http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/synergeyes-hybrid-contact-lenses/feed/ 1 A tumor was diagnosed with an eye exam http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/a-tumor-was-diagnosed-with-an-eye-exam/ http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/a-tumor-was-diagnosed-with-an-eye-exam/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:23:37 +0000 admin http://www.novaeyecarecenter.com/1/post/2010/12/a-tumor-was-diagnosed-with-an-eye-exam.html A simple eye examination saved a 13-year-old Maitland girl’s life and sight after an optometrist picked up an abnormality indicating a brain condition. Another reason to have the eyes examine regularly. Read more about it!http://www.theherald.com.au/news/local/news/general/eye-test-saves-maitland-girls-life/2034812.aspx

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