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By now, your children are adapting to being out of school and are likely spending more time on their phones or computer devices. While this is a fun way to spend time, it is not fun when it causes problems with the vision. Computers, telephones, and computerized games have become a routine part of kids’ lives. Surveys show the average … Continue reading "“EYECARE” FOR YOU"

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