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World health officials take a hard line on screen time for kids. Will busy parents comply?

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS, what is your opinion? This is going to be a tough decision! Make an appointment for your kids if you would like to get more information. http://ow.ly/tIZc30oy6h9

washingtonpost.com The organization issued new guidelines for kids under five on how they should interact -- or avoid -- electronic screens.

Long hours of screen time leads to more people with nearsightedness, optometrist says

Extended amounts of screen time are causing more children to be diagnosed with nearsightedness and the cases still continue to grow in numbers.

saskatoon.ctvnews.ca It’s being described as an epidemic. Optometrists say too much screen time is leading to more cases of myopia – or nearsightedness.

Get your Shade on this Saturday! Frame Event featuring ProDesign frames and Sunglasses. Check out the latest spring collection from Stella and Dot. Pick up something for yourself or a early Mother's Day treat!

DID YOU KNOW? Your optometrist could be the first one to spot symptoms of heart conditions, so don’t skip your regular eye exams!

HAPPY EASTER from our practice to you. We hope you're having fun celebrating with some chocolate and technicolor eggs!

DID YOU KNOW babies do not produce tears till they're about six weeks old?

WENT TO THE EYE DOC and read the bottom line. Nailed it!

WHOA! Did you know that you only have about half as many lashes on your bottom lid than your top?

3 Tricks to Help Your Eyes When You're Staring at Your Phone All the Time

DIGITAL SCREENS & EYE PROBLEMS. Here are 3 tips to help reduce common issues. Schedule your eye exam today to discuss more options with our doctors on how to protect your eyes. https://www.health.com/eye-health/screen-responsibly

health.com A new survey says more eye doctors are diagnosing patients with dry eye due to how much time they spend looking at screens.

April is Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. How do you protect your eyes in the workplace?

HELP YOUR SIGHT BY eating right! Did you know the foods you eat can effect your eye sight? Make sure you’re eating well to help keep your sight healthy!

HAPPY MARCH MADNESS 🏀 may your swishes come true and your brackets go unbusted!

UV EXPOSURE IS LINKED to many vision-threatening conditions, including macular degeneration and cataracts, so make sure you’re protecting your eyes with UV-blocking sunglasses!

WITH REGULAR ANNUAL visits to the optometrist, serious vision impairment can be avoided. Call us to schedule your exam today!

What Parents Should Know About Myopia: An Optometrist’s Perspective

WHAT IS MYOPIA, associated eye diseases and myopia control? Read this excellent article to understand the facts and dispel the myths. http://ow.ly/K2CI30o1ifN

blog.paragonvision.com Dr. Leah Johnson answers questions about myopia and clears up a few misunderstandings parents can have.

IT’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY, and we are the luckiest practice around because we have the most wonderful patients!

THERE’S NOTHING FISHY about the omega-3 fatty acids in fish! Omega-3s are crucial to proper visual and retinal function, so go enjoy your favorite fish dinner! If you don't like fish, pick up the easy-to-take pill form at one of our offices!

6 Subtle Changes To Your Eyes That Can Be Signs Of A Serious Health Problem

IF YOU NOTICE these symptoms or others not listed, please schedule an appointment immediately. And please don't self diagnose as this list is just a guideline. Let's make sure everything is OK! http://ow.ly/hm0430nXGUN

romper.com When something doesn't feel right with your vision, it's easy to think that the eyes themselves are to blame. While that is often the case, subtle changes to your eyes can signal health problems that have nothing to do with the eyes. In fact, there…

10 Reasons to Avoid Cheap Eyeglasses and Sunglasses

THERE IS A DIFFERENCE between cheap and budget friendly. Don't go cheap. We can help you find quality frame and lenses at any budget. http://ow.ly/kCHI30nW0vs

allaboutvision.com Are you shopping for new glasses? Make sure you check out this list...

WATER ISN’T GOOD for contact lenses, because even clean water contains microorganisms that could give you an eye infection! Don’t swim or shower with contacts, and always clean and store them in contact solution!

HOW ABOUT THIS for a daily dose of fun facts? 80% of all your memories come from the things you see! How well are you seeing?

POLARIZED SUNGLASSES provide superior glare protection — especially on the water, snow and driving. 🕶☀️🏌⛷🎣🚣🏄🚗

PROTECTING YOUR EYES can be as simple as putting on a pair of shades! Just make sure they block UV rays!

How to Clean Your Glasses the Right Way

ARE YOU CLEANING your eyeglasses correctly?

allaboutvision.com Learn the best way to clean your glasses and if it's possible to remove scratches from glasses.

Wearing Special Contact Lenses at Night Helps Kids See Clear

GREAT VISION WITHOUT daytime glasses or contacts! It's called Orthokeratology and our patients love it. Schedule your consultation today to learn more. http://ow.ly/wtN730nHIBi

nbcwashington.com For parents who want to correct their child’s eyesight without surgery, there are special contact lenses they can wear while they sleep that gently reshape the cornea so they can see clearly by morning.

YOU MUST NEVER BE fearful about what you are doing when it is right. - Rosa Parks

HAPPY PRESIDENTS' DAY! Commemorating George Washington's birthday and our other US presidents as well.

Blue light has a dark side - Harvard Health

IS BLUE LIGHT BAD for you? This article only covers one side of the coin, blue light has been clinically shown to increase the risk of permanent damage to your central vision. Schedule your appointment to speak to one of our doctors! http://ow.ly/4IXh30nHxAa

health.harvard.edu Light at night is bad for your health, and exposure to blue light emitted by electronics and energy-efficient lightbulbs may be especially so. At night, light throws the body's biological clock—the circadian rhythm—out of whack. Sleep...

DID YOU KNOW? Your pupils expand as much as 45% when you look at someone you love!

Best of Suburbia 2019 Final Round - VOTE NOW! - Posh Seven Magazine for Women in Loudoun

PLEASE HELP US vote Dr. Andrew Holzman as the BEST LASIK Surgeon in the area! You don't need to fill out the entire survey, just scroll down to #58 & choose Dr. Holzman. Then enter your name & email at the end and click submit. Thank you for your support! http://ow.ly/XwjH30nGPZ4

poshseven.com Posh Seven Magazine is a lifestyle magazine tailoring to women living and around Route 7, Loudoun County, Great Falls, and Reston.

Congrats to our Valentines winner, Bri Smart Jones!
She won a pair of Kate Spade Sunglasses from our office, a bottle of Rose Wine from the Ashburn Wine Shop and a $50 Gift Card from Lavendar Fields Florist. Thank you to all who entered and to our partners.

EYELIDS ARE HIGHLY susceptible to skin cancer! Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses, or sunscreen designed for eyelids. Our opticians can help you find sunglasses that protects and fits your style!

ARE YOUR EYES at risk of digital eye strain from sitting at the computer all day? Schedule an appointment and bring your questions and concerns to us!

Be Ready this Valentines with Gifts from Ashburn Eyecare, Ashburn Wine Shop and Lavender Fields Florist!

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*Drawing will be held on Thursday Feb. 7th at noon. Must be 21 years of age to enter. Employees of any of the participating merchants prohibited from entering. Winner will be sent a PM via FB by Fri. Feb 8th. All prizes must be picked up by Feb 16th. No cash value or exchanges.
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Eyeball Licking: A Dangerous New Trend?

EWWWW, JUST DON'T do it! http://ow.ly/F0Ph30nr9Y6

aievision.com In the summer of 2013, news spread quickly about a dangerous new trend, called

The 8 Worst Things You Can Do To Your Eyes​

KEEP YOUR EYES SAFE! http://ow.ly/JPqg30nr4LV

menshealth.com ​They’re the only pair you’ll get—so you want to keep them safe

Diet soda habit associated with blinding diabetes complications

DO YOU DRINK DIET SODA? Maybe you shouldn't. http://ow.ly/GXOG30nknKh

aoa.org Diet sodas get a dubious pass as a 'healthier' alternative to sugary soft drinks in patients with diabetes, but new evidence suggests that acceptability may go flat with frequent consumption adversely affecting the eyes.

WE'RE TAKING TODAY to remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his life, legacy, and achievements in the civil rights movement.

LOOK AT what our patients are saying about us! Call us today and schedule your appointment for a fantastic experience with our doctors and staff.

HERE'S YOUR REMINDER to replace your case every three months to prevent the spread of bacteria to your eyes. Get a complimentary case at our offices!

Science Channel

When you don't properly dispose of your contact lenses, this is how the microplastics effect the environment. We are committed to helping the environment, therefore we accept used lenses to recycle.

Billions of used contact lenses are polluting our rivers and oceans. (via Seeker)

NOT ONLY WILL polarized lenses eliminate glare, offer UV protection, and reduce eye stress—they can actually enhance the colors you see! Visit our opticians to be fitted for a new pair of polarized sunglasses!

SIMPLY HAVING 20/20 vision isn’t the whole story! A comprehensive eye exam will test for a variety of other vision problems, and your optometrist will often be the first person to spot signs of chronic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure!

Give us a call today and get your eyes examined!

READY FOR A CHANGE in 2019? Come and see us and we’ll help you pick out the perfect pair of frames for the new year!