Can Contact Lenses be worn in a pool?
One of the most common concerns of people who wear contact lenses or who are considering wearing them is whether they can wear contact lenses in the pool. Like many other contact lens myths, this one is one of the most prevalent, so you've probably h...
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Invented Sunglasses
We all agree that sunglasses are another complement when we go out in the hottest times. Not only as protection for the eyes, but also as one more element of our outfit to be fashionable. For this reason, when you go to buy glasses, you usually look ...
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Tips for Identifying Your Eye and Other Medications
It is important that you have a safe and effective way to organize and recognize your medications. A good system will help you remember what medicines you take, ensure the dosages are correct and at what time you should take them. This also includes ...
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Taking Care of Your Vision After 50
Starting at the age of 40, you may have noticed that you need to use glasses to see up close. You may now have difficulty adapting your sight to the brightness or glare of the lights. It may also be difficult to distinguish between some colors. These...
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How to Ease Digital eyestrain and Blue Light Effects on Your Eyes
COVID-19 has caused many people to spend increasing amounts of time in front of the digital devices while at home. The time spent is often on top of the many hours they are already spending at work looking at a computer screen. The extended amount...
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Comprehensive dilated eye exams
Having regular, comprehensive dilated eye exams can help prevent vision loss. Early detection and timely treatment of eye diseases can help save your sight. In many cases, a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to detect eye diseases that c...
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Healthy Contact Lens Wear and Care During COVID-19
There is no evidence to suggest contact lens wearers are more at risk for acquiring COVID-19 than eyeglass wearers. Contact lens wearers should continue to practice safe contact lens wear and care hygiene habits. You only have one pair of eyes,...
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Cornea and Corneal Disease
What is the cornea? The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. The cornea helps your eye to focus light so you can see clearly. What are the main types of corneal conditions? There are several common conditions that affect ...
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African Americans With Diabetes Can Prevent Vision Loss
You can’t feel it. You can’t see it—until it’s too late. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20–74. It occurs when diabetes damages blood vessels in the retina....
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Choosing The Right Eye Doctor For You
For many people having an eye doctor is just a given, they've been seeing the same eye care professional for years. But there are a number of people who've not been lucky enough to not have had any difficulties with their vision. When they do notice ...
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