There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to contacts vs. glasses for vision correction. Which better suits your lifestyle? Your aesthetic? Your budget? And, most importantly, which one is better for your eye health? One is not necessarily better than the other. Each has pros and cons, and it’s ultimately up […]
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There’s more to switching to wearing contacts than simply deciding to go frames-free. You’ll need to determine what kind of lenses work best for your lifestyle. This can leave you wondering about daily contact lenses vs. monthly contact lenses. You replace daily contact lenses every day with a fresh pair. They are much thinner than
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It may be tempting after a long, hard day to go to bed without taking your contacts out. In moments like these, you may wonder, “Can you sleep with contacts in?” The truth is that sleeping with contacts raises your risk of vision problems. Sleeping in your contacts raises the risk of eye infection and
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“Ulcers” and “eyes”—those are two words you never want to hear used in the same sentence. Yet people who wear their contact lenses for too long risk that and more. Some individuals are more prone to risks associated with wearing contacts. Misuse and not caring for your contacts properly can cause issues such as ulcers
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It would be nice if your eyes could clearly tell you that your glasses prescription wasn’t cutting it anymore. As it is, your eyesight can change so subtly that you don’t notice until your annual eye exam. Instead, you may notice one of the clear signs your eye prescription has changed. Clear signs that your
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As awareness of dry eye syndrome grows, more and more people are speaking up about its symptoms. This includes eyes that are: Dry Stinging Burning Gritty Red People who wear contacts are at an increased risk of dry eye syndrome. According to one study, 10 – 15% of wearers stop wearing contacts due to dry
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Taking a dip is one of the best parts of summer. Unfortunately, this is never a good idea if you wear contacts. Bacteria can use your contacts to infect your eyes and possibly cause long-term harm to your vision. In this blog, we look at how contact lenses and swimming don’t mix, along with how
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Whether you’ve just started wearing prescription eyewear or have had them for years, it’s good to know how to take care of them. After all, your stylish frames or colored lenses aren’t just a fashion statement—they’re what help you see! By caring for your contact lenses and glasses properly, you will be able to see
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Many people need glasses to live their life to the fullest and perform daily activities. Unfortunately, sometimes a new pair of lenses can have the wrong prescription in them. This can happen for a number of reasons, but what’s important is to recognize the signs that you’re wearing the wrong glasses prescription so that you
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If you wear contact lenses then you know that you need to update your prescription regularly. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear how often you should get an updated contact prescription. This can leave you waiting until you notice changes in your vision that could have been addressed much earlier with a Knoxville contact eye exam.
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