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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You know that a poor night’s sleep can affect your entire day. It can leave you feeling tired, making it hard to concentrate at work or at school. It can also cause you to wake up on the “wrong side of the bed,” affecting your attitude. With all the ways that poor sleep affects us,
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It’s easy for things to fall by the wayside in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. While it may be tempting to skip your annual eye exam, there are multiple reasons why you shouldn’t. If you have vision insurance or coverage under your medical insurance, you would be missing out on benefits that help
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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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Issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism are more common than you may think. They’re commonly known as refractive errors which are the most common vision problem worldwide and can often go undiagnosed. This blog is all about refractive errors so you can tell if it’s time for your next comprehensive eye exam at Hardin
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Any job site can be a dangerous place for your eyes. Flying debris and other dangers lurk around every corner. If you’re a welder, your job can be a major threat to your health. Not only are you working with flames, but the light it produces can damage your eyes in significant ways. This is
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Vision changes that come with aging are unavoidable. While there may be no stopping them, there are steps you can take to catch them early. This will allow you to get the treatment you need to keep your vision as clear and sharp as possible for years to come. Floaters and flashes occur as the
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Our vision needs change as we grow older. It used to be easy to see things close-up as well as far away, but now you find yourself squinting to do both. Bifocals and trifocals were the solutions in the past but a new alternative has been developed—progressive lenses. What are progressive lenses and how do
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