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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How to properly clean your glasses Tired of cleaning your eyeglasses three times per day? Your relationship with your glasses is just like any other: you have to give it some love and care for it to last. Cleaning your eyeglasses is a daily...
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Some signs that you may need reading glasses Do you ever feel like you look like you’re playing the trombone when reading a book, text or recipe? It goes something like this: you look at the print up-close, then adjust the distance several times...
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What to look for when choosing an optometrist Generally, one would think that with aging, eyesight will begin to deteriorate. But with the advent of smartphones, people are becoming victims of poor vision no matter what their age is. The stress...
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How Should my Sunglasses Really Fit? You can go to a store and pick a pair of sunglasses easily just by gauging with your own eyes. What you may not be aware of is that there is a specific way the accessory should fit your eyes and the space...
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What Should I Bring to a Vision Consultation? Living with vision loss can be frustrating at times. There are so many challenges, and learning new ways to see and do things is never easy. As you experience vision loss, you experience a world of...
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