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What are the 3 most common mistakes parents make when visiting the optometrist? Expert: Dr. Leanne Liddicoat, a VSP Vision Care network optometrist. 1. Confusing those school screenings with eye exams. "Too often, these quick screenings give parents a false sense of security. Parents think because their child's eyes have been checked in school, they don't need to see an optometrist, which isn't the case. In fact, sometimes screenings actually do more harm than good because it leaves many vision problems undetected. It's crucial that parents know the difference between eye exams and screenings. Only optometrists can see the health and development of your child's retinas and eye muscles." Read More »
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Eye injuries are
one of the most serious conditions seen by veterinarians. Because
pets often mask the clinical signs associated with an injured eye
and don't complain as we do, many pet owners fail to recognize
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