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Eye Floaters and Pineapple: a Curious Connection
Have you ever noticed tiny spots in your vision? They might look something like bugs fluttering by when you look around or like strings floating around in your eyes. These spots are called “floaters” and can be a common experience for many. While often benign, floaters can indicate serious issues which should always be […]
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Misight® Lenses: Myopia Management for Kids
Wearing contact lenses involves careful consideration, especially when it comes to children. Parents are often unsure of whether or not their children are ready for contacts and can be nervous about the risk of infection that comes with contact lenses. However, clinical studies have found that with proper care, children have the same risk […]
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The History of Cataract Treatment
Cataracts are the world’s leading cause of blindness, and the history of treating them is long and fascinating.
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Contact Lens Basics: 3 Tips for Beginners
Contact lenses are a great opportunity to see clearly without wearing eyeglasses. Contact lenses can offer more freedom for certain activities, and provide an alternative look, which makes them fun and versatile! While there’s a myriad of contact lens options, it’s important to find the best option for YOU. So, before your contact lens […]
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6 Tips to Battle Age-Related Vision Changes
It’s no secret. Our eyes change the older we get, making age-related vision changes inevitable. While some changes are subtle and harmless, others can indicate more serious issues. Presbyopia is one such harmless change that each of us will encounter at some point in our lives. Presbyopia is a change in the focusing […]
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Busting 5 Popular Myths About Sunglasses
Ready, set, summer! The weather is changing and it’s time to head outside! But before you walk out the door, don’t forget to grab your sunglasses! You do have sunglasses. Don’t you? Well, if you don’t, you’re surprisingly not alone. Sadly, while sunglasses are easy to access, many of us aren’t wearing them as we […]
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What to Look for in Your New Frames
Do you know how to find glasses frames that suit your features?
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Your 4 Step Guide To Buying Eyeglasses
Imagine this: You’ve concluded your eye exam and the doctor says that your prescription has changed. He mentions something about “anti-reflective lenses” and says you should consider an impact-resistant lens. He takes you to the optical where you see each wall covered with eyeglasses. The doctor says an optician will be with you […]
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6 Key Benefits of Transition Lenses
Remember how cool transitions lenses were? And then, how “uncool” they were? Remember how you still wanted them but didn’t get them? Remember how annoyed you were when the sun was bright and you didn’t have your sunglasses handy? Remember the jealous rage you felt when you saw someone nearby wearing their transition lenses […]