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UV Protection (Sun Wear)

With spring in the air and summer just around the corner, chances are you’ve started hearing more and more about UV protection. While the right amount of sun can help boost your vitamin D levels, the wrong amount can be disastrous. Protecting yourself from the sun’s UV rays is the most important thing you can […]

Top Eye Disease and Symptops

Eye diseases are sometimes caused by health conditions or trauma. Here are 6 eye diseases and their symptoms. 6 Eye Diseases and Their Symptoms Bell’s Palsy of the Eye Bell’s Palsy is a weakness of one side of the face that can cause paralysis. This disease causes the face to droop due to muscle weakness. […]

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What is an Optomap?

What is Optomap? An optomap is a new technology which allows Dr. Paul Trapeni Jr. at The Optical Shoppe to give patients more accurate eye exams with no pain or inconvenience. Older technologies only allowed a small part of the retina to be examined easily. Most eye exams focus on the front of the eye […]