Do colour blindness-correcting glasses really work? New glasses are advertising an improvement in colour vision for people with common forms of red-green colour blindness. You may even have seen emotional, viral videos of people trying these...
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How can astigmatism be corrected with glasses? Astigmatism is a minor eye condition that occurs when the curvature of the cornea or the eye’s lens isn’t symmetrical. Wearing glasses for astigmatism is a common way to correct the condition. If you...
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How can an eye exam detect diabetes? Your eyes are expressive. They share emotion, happiness, sorrow, surprise, and they can also share information about your health. For instance, if the whites of the eyes are yellow, liver disease may be the...
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How do optometrists determine prescriptions? The tools used by Optometrists might seem intimidating to a regular person, and for this reason, many avoid or consistently delay their regular checkups with an eye doctor. However, these devices are...
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Top safety tips for contact lens wearers Millions of people wear contact lenses as a convenient way to correct their vision. But all contact lens wearers must be vigilant about one thing: contact lens safety. At Mountain Eye Care, our clients can...
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Why should I buy my contacts from an optometrist? Recently, a trend has begun in the contact lens wearing community to consider buying your contact lenses from online stores rather than the traditional method of ordering through your trusted...
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Some common eye care misconceptions Did your parents make you move away from the television when you were young because they thought sitting too close would hurt your eyes? Did you eat carrots thinking it would improve your eyesight? Have you...
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Benefits of wearing Acuvue® Oasys® contact lenses Acuvue® Oasys® contact lenses are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc. by way of their Vistakon subsidiary which is specialized in the production of contact lenses. A specialized...
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Some things to know about multifocal contacts Multifocal contact lenses provide the best of both worlds: no glasses, along with clear near and distance vision. Today, there are various multifocal contact lens options are available, so how do you...
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The importance of having an eyeglasses fitting You exit the exam room following the doctor as they hand your medical chart over to their optician. With prescription printed in hand, the doctor closes with “I’ll be seeing you next year”. But is...
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What are the best types of lenses for sunglasses? What do you consider the most important aspect of your sunglasses? Does your love for fashion come before the need to fully protect your eyes? It’s important to note that the primary reason for...
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Top features to look for in a new pair of sunglasses The harmful effects of UV rays on skin are well known, but many people don’t know they can also cause cumulative damage to the eye. Long-term exposure to the sun can lead to eye...
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