Optometry Student, Did you know that approximately 90% of patients with myotonic dystrophy will develop cataracts in the third decade of life?
Optometry Student, do you know the three signs of Diabetes?
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Here is our latest
optometry infographic about UV Protection.
Did you know that c
hildren take in 3x more UV exposure than adults – up to 80% of their lifetime exposure occurs by age 20!
Make sure all of your young patients have a good pair of sunglasses as well!
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Here is our latest
optometry infographic about fatty acids.
Did you know that
Omega-3 fatty acids are required in human health but cannot be made by the body so we must consume them. They are, therefore, called
essential
fatty acids.
Furthermore, research has identified that EPA (eicosapentaenoic) and DHA (docosahexaenoic), the omega-3s found in marine oils, are the two most important fatty acids in human health.
Furthermore, research has identified that EPA (eicosapentaenoic) and DHA (docosahexaenoic), the omega-3s found in marine oils, are the two most important fatty acids in human health.
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Here is our latest
optometry infographic about MEWDS.
The disease most commonly affects females ranging from 14 to 47 years of age and is often preceded by a flu-like illness in approximately half of cases. Patients usually present with complaint of a sudden decrease in vision, as low as 20/200, a paracentral scotoma (including an enlarged blind spot) and shimmering temporal photopsias.
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Here is our latest
optometry infographic about Bioinity Energy.
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The Apgar score is the very first test given to a newborn. It occurs in the delivery or birthing room right after the baby's birth, and then is repeated 5 minutes later. The test was designed to quickly evaluate a newborn's physical condition and to see if there's an immediate need for extra medical or emergency care.
Medical practitioners combine the score for each of the five factors for the total Apgar score. This will be between 10 and 0, with 10 being the highest score possible (but is rarely obtained).
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Here is our latest
optometry infographic about Bioinity Energy.
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Check out our latest the
Actions of Extraocular Muscles Infographic. We had previously put one together last year on the details of Extaocular Muscles,
so be sure to check out that infographic as well.
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Here is our latest
optometry infographic about Tylenol and the liver.
Tylenol is the most popular pain reliever in the U.S., but it is also the leading cause of acute liver failure.
Because of this risk, and adult should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen in a 24 hour period.
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