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Jun 21, 2011, 10:04 ET You've Got Sunglasses, But Do Your Kids? Protect Your Child's Vision This Summer

Many Kentuckians will be spending time outdoors this summer – boating, laying on a beach at a lake or just spending time in the yard. But spending...

May 11, 2011, 04:28 ET Minimize Your Allergy Symptoms with These Helpful Tips

Many Kentuckians are suffering this allergy season from red, swollen or itchy eyes. The allergens in the air during spring and early summer can cause ...

May 11, 2011, 04:25 ET Allergy Season Affects 40 Million Americans

Many Kentuckians are suffering this allergy season from red, swollen or itchy eyes. The allergens in the air during spring and early summer can cause ...

Apr 07, 2011, 12:06 ET More Women Than Men Are Blind & Visually-Impaired

Women are more susceptible to developing eye conditions than men. According to Women's Eye Health, two-thirds of blind and visually-impaired people...

Apr 07, 2011, 11:54 ET Two-thirds of Blind & Visually-Impaired People Are Women

Women are more susceptible to developing eye conditions than men. According to Women's Eye Health, two-thirds of blind and visually-impaired people...

Mar 22, 2011, 03:18 ET Diabetes Alert Day Raises Awareness of 'Silent Killer' Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is often called the "silent killer" because people who have it are often unaware they are affected. According to the American Diabetes...

Mar 22, 2011, 03:07 ET Diabetic Retinopathy is the Leading Cause of Blindness among Working-Age Americans

Diabetes is often called the "silent killer" because people who have it are often unaware they are affected. According to the American Diabetes...

Mar 01, 2011, 04:26 ET Don't Forget Your Shades! Protect Your Vision this Spring Break

By this time of year, many adults are eager to lie on the beach and read a book while the kids swim in the pool and build sandcastles on the beach....

Mar 01, 2011, 04:25 ET Take Care of Your Eyes by Following These Vision Safety Tips

By this time of year, many adults are eager to lie on the beach and read a book while the kids swim in the pool and build sandcastles on the beach....

Feb 04, 2011, 01:53 ET Share Your Photos on Facebook for a Chance to Win a Free Pair of Frames

Glasses are not only functional, they can be fashionable and fun. This February, while love is in the air, Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates wants people...

Feb 04, 2011, 01:49 ET Do You Love Your Glasses?

Glasses are not only functional, they can be fashionable and fun. This February, while love is in the air, Dr. Mark Lynn & Associates wants people...

Jan 04, 2011, 12:13 ET Early Detection Is Vital to Preventing Blindness

It happens slowly. Over time, a person's vision will get worse. Until one day, that person can no longer see. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of ...

Jan 04, 2011, 12:08 ET Get an Eye Exam during Glaucoma Awareness Month and Preserve Vision

It happens slowly. Over time, a person's vision will get worse. Until one day, that person can no longer see. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of ...

Nov 30, 2010, 11:46 ET Be Careful or it Might Poke your Eye Out!

We all know the famous line, "You'll shoot your eye out!" from the iconic A Christmas Story and Ralphie's plight to get an official Red Ryder...

Nov 30, 2010, 11:42 ET It Will Poke Your Eye Out!

We all know the famous line, "You'll shoot your eye out!" from the iconic A Christmas Story and Ralphie's plight to get an official Red Ryder...

Oct 28, 2010, 01:24 ET Halloween Vision Safety: Costume Do's and Don'ts

With Halloween right around the corner it is important for every parent to know what dangers are present and how to keep their kids safe. Several...

Oct 28, 2010, 01:20 ET Halloween Safety: More than Just Looking Both Ways

With Halloween right around the corner it is important for every parent to know what dangers are present and how to keep their kids safe. Several...

Jun 07, 2010, 10:05 ET Optomap Retinal Exam Technology Offers Alternative to Eye Dilation

Have you been putting off a trip to the optometrist because you dread getting your eyes dilated? While your doctor has said that dilation is the most ...

Jun 03, 2010, 04:29 ET New Technology Offers Alternative to Eye Dilation

ave you been putting off a trip to the optometrist because you dread getting your eyes dilated? While your doctor has said that dilation is the most...

May 07, 2010, 12:11 ET Ask the Expert: Picking the Perfect Pair

Many experts believe 80 percent of learning is done through a child’s eyes. Because your child’s vision is so important to their development picking...

May 07, 2010, 01:00 ET Ask the Expert: Picking the Perfect Pair

Many experts believe 80 percent of learning is done through a child's eyes. Because your child's vision is so important to their development picking...