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Proper Contact Lens Care

It won’t take you long to get used to your new contacts. Soon you won’t even notice that you have them in! But to keep your contacts in good shape for as long as you can and to protect your eyes from irritation and infection, you’ll want to make sure that you take good care …

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Can Eyedrops Help With My Allergies?

Are your allergies just now ramping up? Or maybe it seems like they are always bothering you? Either way, you are probably on the lookout for something – anything – that will help to reduce your symptoms, and of course that includes something to help those itchy, red, and irritated eyes. Are You Using Eyedrops Correctly? …

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Is There a Way To Prevent Cataracts?

Although cataracts are easily treated, it would be preferable not to get them in the first place! You may be wondering — is there a way to prevent cataracts? What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are “clouding” of the eye. They can make it seem like you are looking through a fogged up window, and they can make …

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Does Retinitis Pigmentosa Run in Your Family?

Do eye problems run in your family? If so, this is just one more reason to make sure that you see your eye doctor frequently for eye exams. Here is some information about retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that is handed down in families and can result in vision loss. What Is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is …

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Do You Have Eye Freckles?

Have you noticed a brown spot on your eye? If so, you may be wondering what it is and if it is something you should be concerned about. Chances are it is a harmless “eye freckle” – read on for more information about what these are and when a spot on your eye is something …

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What To Expect at Your Contact Lens Fitting Appointment

Have you finally decided to try contacts? They have so many benefits over glasses, but the procedure for getting contacts is a bit different than that for getting glasses. Are you wondering what your contact lens fitting appointment will be like? The benefits of contact lenses A lot of people are squeamish at the thought of putting …

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Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor

Are you making the most of your eye doctor appointments? Of course, it is a chance for your eye doctor to check your vision and to discuss any issues with your eyes that you are concerned about. But you should also be taking this time to ask some questions that can benefit not only your eyes but …

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October is Home Eye Safety Awareness Month

Taking good care of your eyes is very important – it only takes a second for an eye injury to happen, and that injury can change your life forever. And, many eye injuries can happen in your own home when you are just going about your everyday chores, such as cleaning using dangerous chemicals or mowing …

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Should you have your eyes dilated?

Having an eye exam may not be your favorite thing to do, and for many, the least favorite part of the eye exam is when the doctor dilates your eyes. It may seem like an annoying inconvenience, and you may be wondering if it’s really necessary. Why does your eye doctor dilate your eyes, and should …

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Protect Your Eyes This Summer

When the weather gets hot and the summer sun is sizzling, you probably know that you need to take some extra steps to stay healthy and comfortable, such as drinking lots of water and making sure to slather on the sunscreen when you do decide to go outside. But you should also make sure to protect …

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