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Buying Glasses Online

Buying contact lenses online comes with risks to your vision and eye health. We’re here to help. Why is it important to take extra care when buying contact lenses? It is important to remember that every contact lens product is unique and designed for a particular purpose. This includes everything from material, curvature, fit, oxygen […]

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Contacts Lens Solutions

Not all contact lens solutions are created equal. All solutions react differently on the contact lens material, leaving you susceptible to eye irritation or, in rare cases, corneal ulcers. All contact lens solutions on the market today are very effective at killing bacteria and other pathogens on contact lenses. However, some brands of solutions are

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Contacts for Children

When deciding on the best type of vision correction for your child, you have options to consider. In most cases, glasses would be the first choice. But does your child find that wearing their glasses during sports or dance inconvenient? Are your child’s glasses always dirty, crooked and broken? Do they complain when their glasses

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Contacts for Teens

Contact lenses may be a perfect fit for teenagers. They are more comfortable, easy to care for and there are many types of contacts to choose from. This ensures you will find lenses that fit their individual needs. For active teenagers, glasses can get in the way, especially during sports, the arts or social occasions.

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Eyewear Solutions

Your doctor of optometry  can make sure your glasses and contact lenses properly correct your vision and attend to your eye health needs, as well as suit your fashion sense. Here are some things to consider when choosing your eyewear solution: 1. Not all glasses or contact lenses are created equal During your visit with

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Glasses for Children

Vision is an important part of your child’s ability to learn. There are a few possible indicators that your child needs glasses.  Signs your child might need glasses   Squinting.   Frequent headaches.   Difficulty at school. This could begin with a note from the teacher discussing difficulties in school or   Rubbing eyes.  In some

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Low Vision

What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is where your eyes lose their ability to focus on objects up close. It is a natural, normal part of aging in which the lens of your eye increases in size and loses its elasticity and flexibility. Do you hold your phone at arm’s length to be able to read it?

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Styes (Hordeolum)

What is a stye? A stye (hordeolum) develops when an oil gland at the edge of your eyelid becomes blocked and infected by bacteria. The affected area of your eyelid will seem more red and tender to the touch. Usually your sight won’t be affected. What is the treatment for a stye? Most styes will

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