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What to Know if you are Considering Contact Lenses

Millions of U.S. adults wear contact lenses. They can correct astigmatism, presbyopia, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. Contacts are small silicone or plastic circular lenses that are specifically shaped to fix refractive errors or vision problems. The right prescription, fit, and design are vital for safety and comfort. Over the years, contact lenses have improved to become […]

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3 Typical Eye Problems And What To Do About Them

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Red bumps on the eyelid, eye twitch, and the contagious pinkeye are all common eye problems. Here are some ways to identify what your eye issue is and determine if you should schedule an appointment with your eye doctor. Pinkeye: Pinkeye is also known as acute conjunctivitis. If your eyes have a yellow or white

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What is Staring at a Computer Screen All Day Doing to Your Eyesight?

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Your eyes burn and feel tired, and your head is tense and aching. If you feel like this every day, we’re going to guess that you spend a lot of your time looking at computer and phone screens. And you could be suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome. Yes, it’s a real thing, also called Digital

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Saving your Vision from Cataracts

Cataracts

It’s easy to take for granted all the amazing things our eyes do for us everyday. Our sight helps us navigate the world, day and night. Our eyes talk to our brain, communicating important information about shapes and sizes, colors and textures, people and places. But as dependable as our vision might seem, our eyes

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If you have diabetes, this exam could save your sight

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People with diabetes know that they can best manage the disease if they’re even more vigilant about their health than most of us. For diabetics that mean: Careful, mindful eating Regular exercise Regular doctor visits Blood level testing There may, however, be one important vital issue that diabetics (and the rest of us) don’t monitor closely

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The most common transplant is also one of the most successful

Corneal Transplant

You’ve probably heard of heart and kidney transplants, but the most common type of transplant in the world, one you’re statistically more likely to need, is actually a corneal transplant. In addition to being the most common type of transplant, it also boasts a success rate of over 90 percent. That’s good news for the

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If you Wear contact Lenses, You Need to Read This

Contact Lenses

If you’re one of the nearly 30 million Americans who wear contact lenses, you already know all the benefits they can provide, allowing you to see without the distractions that glasses often cause. And if you’re an active person – skier, runner, football player – you know that contacts are idea for athletes. But you

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Attention moms: This reason for blurry vision shouldn’t alarm you

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If you ever start to notice a problem with your vision – blurriness or seeing double, or suddenly having trouble seeing things up close or at a distance – we would encourage you to take it seriously. It could simply mean that your eyes are changing for normal reasons, and it’s time to get fitted

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Wink Not, Want Not: How to Combat Dry Eye This Season

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Does the person standing next to you in line at the farmer’s market think that you are winking at them because of your incessant blinking? Does your boss think that you have a nervous tick because of that very same blinking? If you suffer from dry eye syndrome, and just can’t seem to find relief

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Should your child switch to contacts?

Contact Lenses

Most kids who wear glasses come to a point in their lives where they discover an interest in contact lenses and want to give them a try. As parents, we need to have the information that will help us discuss this important decision with our child and feel good about supporting a possible transition from

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