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  • What Systemic Diseases Can Be Found During an Eye Exam?

    posted: Sep 24, 2018.

                  You may have heard the saying that the eyes are windows to the soul.  I’m going to guess the author of this quote wasn’t Read more
  • Spring = Allergy Season

    posted: Apr 18, 2018.

    For most of the country, spring is allergy season.  Blooming flowers and green plants are beautiful – but they also wreak havoc on allergy sufferers.  Sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, Read more
  • Technology in Eye Care

    posted: Oct 02, 2017.

                   Technology!  It’s everywhere.  Remember listening to music on cassette tapes?  They were replaced by shiny, better sounding CD’s.  Which were then replaced by Read more
  • Keeping Your Eyes Healthy

    posted: Jul 20, 2017.

    A question I hear fairly often from patients is, "What should I be doing to keep my eyes healthy?".  Some answers to this question are fairly obvious (wear safety glasses Read more
  • Safely Viewing the Solar Eclipse

    posted: Jul 20, 2017.

                On August 21st, a total solar eclipse will affect the United States for the first time in almost 40 years.  Understandably, we will all Read more
  • Kindergarten Eye Exams

    posted: Jul 12, 2017.

    It’s that time of year again – our office is overrun with 5 year olds getting their kindergarten eye exams!  These kids are a joy to examine.  They’re a little Read more
  • We're Honored and Humbled

    posted: Oct 06, 2016.

                    Our staff, my family, and I recently had the pleasure of attending the 2016 Carmi Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.  This dinner Read more
  • Change Is Good!

    posted: Jun 09, 2016.

                   Wow, this has really been an exciting time for our office!  After 11 years at our Church Street location, we packed up and Read more
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  • Nystagmus

    Nystagmus is a vision condition characterized by repetitive, uncontrolled eye movements. These involuntary eye movements may be side-to-side, up and down, or in a circular pattern, which hinders the eyes’ ability to focus on a steady object. Individuals with nystagmus may hold their heads in unusual ...

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  • Macular Hole

    The condition known as a macular hole refers to a tiny break in the macula that results in blurry or distorted vision. To fully understand the condition, one must understand eye anatomy. The macula is a spot located in the center of the retina (the back portion of the eye). Located where light comes ...

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  • How It Helps

    The goal of vision therapy is to treat vision problems that cannot be fully addressed through eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. For example, studies show that vision therapy may be beneficial for addressing eyestrain and other issues that can affect a child’s reading abilities. The human brain ...

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  • How It Works

    Vision therapy, also referred to as vision training, neuro-vision therapy, or vision rehabilitation, is an optometry subspecialty. Vision therapy is prescribed to develop, improve and/or enhance visual function so an individual’s vision system functions more smoothly. Vision therapy can be beneficial ...

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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    One of the leading causes of vision loss in people who are age 50 or older is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This common eye condition leads to damage of a small spot near the center of the retina called the macula. The macula provides us with the ability to clearly see objects that are straight ...

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  • Signs and Symptoms Checklist

    Vision therapy, which is also known as vision training or visual training, is an individualized treatment program that can help identify and correct perceptual-cognitive deficiencies that are impacting visual learning, focus, and concentration. Vision Therapy for Children: Checklist While individuals ...

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  • Pediatric Ophthlamology

    Ophthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children. Pediatric ophthalmologists examine children’s eyes to see if they need corrective lenses or other treatments to improve their vision. Training for Pediatric Ophthalmologists Pediatric ...

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  • Presbyopia

    Somewhere around the age of 40, most people’s eyes lose the ability to focus on close-up objects. This condition is called presbyopia. You may start holding reading material farther away, because it is blurry up close. Reading suddenly gives you eyestrain. You might wonder when manufacturers started ...

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  • Myopia

    Myopia, or nearsightedness, means that your eyes can see close objects clearly but struggle to see things in the distance. Nearly 30 percent of Americans are nearsighted. This condition usually develops in children and teenagers, up to about the age of 20. A teacher or parent might notice a child squinting ...

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  • Diabetic Eye Diseases

    Diabetes is a condition that involves high blood sugar (glucose) levels. This can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. One of the most common diabetic eye diseases is diabetic retinopathy, which is also a leading cause of blindness in American adults. Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy ...

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  • "Thank you so very much for your help today! I walked in with an eye problem and was taken care of and on my way in no time. I’m feeling much better this evening thanks to Dr. Taylor and the awesome staff. (They even called and checked on me this afternoon) Wow!
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    Dee S.
  • "Very impressed with Dr Taylor. I have a phobia about anything near my eyes ...yet he has able to test my pressure. Definitely recommend. Staff was great too."
    Sherri S.