Sports are some of the best ways to get exercise, spend time with friends, and learn new skills. If you live an active life, it’s essential to understand that accidents happen, and you may one day need to visit your optometrist. With proper protection, however, 9 out of 10 sports-related eye injuries are preventable. The […]
Dry eye disease affects millions of Americans and can cause your eyes to become inflamed, sore, and red, making it difficult to go about your everyday life. If you wear contact lenses, dry eye can make it difficult and uncomfortable to continually use them. If you have trouble wearing your contacts due to dry eye, […]
Sunglasses have become such a personal statement of style. Movie stars, outdoorsy people, and beachgoers all look so cool when wearing them. You might be tempted to grab a pair that catches your eye at a gas station or convenience store, but you may want to think twice. The best reason to wear sunglasses is […]
People may wear glasses for many reasons. Before you buy any new pair of glasses, make sure you understand their intended purpose and be sure they’ll serve you properly. […]
Most of us spend quite a bit of time choosing frames for a new pair of glasses. It makes sense. After all, your glasses are part of your signature style. They influence how people perceive you. But what about lenses? They may not alter how people perceive you, but they absolutely can alter how you […]
One of the questions opticians and optometrists hear the most is “Why are glasses so expensive”? It’s a good question. But it’s not a simple answer. To really explore the cost and value of eyewear, we have to consider how often we wear it, how long we wear it for, and what we get out […]
Glasses have come a long way since they were first invented in thirteenth-century Italy — and thank goodness for that. Today, wearing glasses isn’t just functional; it’s also a fashion statement! And while we love to play dress-up, we can’t imagine walking around town in a style that’s over seven hundred years old. Fortunately, the […]
Contact lenses become part of the wearer’s daily routine, so it’s important that your system works for you and makes sense for your lifestyle. Having said that, I find that a lot of patients don’t necessarily consider which types of contact lenses might be best for their health and routine. Instead, most people just use […]
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