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Herman Jeff

@HermanJeff

Editor-in-chief at https://nitter.gq/t.co/7Xwc4tfCRr. Former chief editor @AllAboutVision and Essilor Digital, and a former ME at https://nitter.gq/t.co/FlNvCNKGmO.

 Dallas, TX
Joined January 2012
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Manny Mesia@MannyMesia6 Oct 2020
How to Aerate a Lawn by Hand lawnlove.com/blog/how-to-aer… via @lawnlove
How to Aerate a Lawn by Hand

How to Aerate a Lawn by Hand

Learn how to aerate a lawn by hand with the right tools, step-by-step instructions, and the best timing for your grass type.

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The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.- Henry Miller
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We called on Congress to address the use of rubber bullets after at least 20 Americans suffered serious eye injuries while peacefully protesting. Learn more 👇aao.org/eye-health/news/rest… #NotOneMoreEye #ThisIsOurLane #NoRubberBullets
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To learn more about #coronavirus and the eyes, @ABC News interviewed Academy spokesperson Sunir Garg, MD, of @Wills_Eye abcnews.go.com/Health/video/… #ProtectingSightEmpoweringLives #coronaviruspandemic #COVID19
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Is your child running in & out of the house a lot these days? #TransitionLenses (aka #photochromic lenses) might be an option. They darken when exposed to sunlight, then reset to clear lenses when indoors—a good way to combine convenience, #vision correction & #UVprotection.
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“The vast majority of the time, we can’t fix these eyes,” Academy spokesperson George A. Williams, MD #NoRubberBullets #NotOneMoreEye #ThisIsOurLane
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@WSJ13 Jun 2020
“It’s analogous to taking a grape and hitting it with a hammer,” a retinal specialist said of a rubber bullet striking an eye. “The vast majority of the time, we can’t fix these eyes.” on.wsj.com/37oWYhd
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Testing your child's vision at home isn't as accurate as what an #ophthalmologist can do. But home eye testing can help you discover a problem that requires professional attention. aao.org/eye-health/tips-prev… @aao_ophth #vision #kidsvision #healthyvision #eyes #eyetest #eyechart
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Deconstructing the 20-20-20 Rule for digital eye strain. #optometry buff.ly/2UfitcI
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#COVID19: Survey finds Americans are embracing telehealth services. #coronavirus buff.ly/2zzUaRN
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Ophthalmology Retina study looks at the relationship between oral metformin & AMD. Cross-sectional retrospective study of 3120 diabetic patients aged ≥ 60 years found those taking metformin less likely to have AMD (OR 0.70, 95%CI 0.55-0.88). buff.ly/2AQAHfM
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"(Pepper spray) can cause permanent vision loss and chronic symptoms. The risks are not only to the eyes,” ophthalmologist Mary K. Daly, MD #NoRubberBullets #NotOneMoreEye #ThisIsOurLane
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@NYTHealth13 Jun 2020
Those so-called less-lethal weapons police are using against protesters can cause devastating injuries and disabilities, say researchers and doctors. nyti.ms/2B5fXRA

Rubber Bullets and Beanbag Rounds Can Cause Devastating Injuries (Published 2020)

Common crowd-dispersal methods used on protesters across the country have caused brain damage and other disabilities, prompting growing calls to ban them.

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Use of rubber bullets for crowd control must end immediately. Using your voice shouldn't mean losing your vision. #NotOneMoreEye #norubberbullets #ThisisOurLane ow.ly/52Su50A5y1Z

A guide to the less-lethal weapons that law enforcement uses against protesters

The various so-called "non-lethal weapons" used by law enforcement against protesters across the U.S. include tear gas, rubber bullets, pepper spray and flash bangs.

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Watch this simulation assessing the spread of respiratory droplets during slit-lamp examination from Drs. Tina Felfeli, Efrem Mandelcorn and team. ow.ly/AObd50A07WJ
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Protesters! As we enter another day of raising our voices, my (future ophthalmologist) partner and I made a visual guide on basic eye care when facing police aggression. In line with @aao_ophth and @DoNoHarmUCSF recs. Share widely & stay safe! #blacklivesmatter #norubberbullets
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This is what a rubber bullet can do to an eye. This week, these tactics blinded at least two Americans and caused serious eye injuries in many others. ow.ly/74cY50zYYsW
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Wearing a face mask sometimes leads to glasses fogging up, so here are a few ways to avoid fogged-up glasses. bit.ly/3dIM9Zi #foggyglasses #facemasks
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As we learn about Kawasaki disease, parents can find more about how it relates to coronavirus here: bit.ly/2WZKPub #covid19 #kawasaki
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The first gene therapy to cure blindness may also be the key to a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 ow.ly/gZxe50zzPvI
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Longer hours at the computer can leave your eyes feeling more irritated, which is commonly called computer vision syndrome. 🧓🏻 #computervisionsyndrome #digitalstrain bit.ly/2JbNngU
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Do you need to the see the eye doctor? Try booking a virtual visit. 💻 #telehealth #virtualvisits #covid19 bit.ly/2VQthjJ
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