Whether you’ve worn contacts for years or are considering ditching glasses, you need to know your options. There are a ton of different kinds of contacts out there and they all have their pros and cons. But one stands out among the rest — dailies contacts. Daily contacts have the huge benefit of not requiring […]
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Life is busy. We understand! Between work, keeping in touch with friends, prioritizing family, and juggling all of your everyday responsibilities, it can be easy to let eye care slip through the cracks. But there are a few things that you should never be too busy for — spending time with friends and family, investing
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Whether you’re graduating and beginning your new career, working your dream job, or running your own business from home, growing in your professional career is an exciting stage of life. Unfortunately, busy schedules can also result in neglecting self-care, whether it’s going to the doctor for your annual physical exam or making an eye appointment
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If you wear prescription contact lenses, you never have to worry about misplacing your glasses, breaking them, or constantly having to wipe them clean. But that doesn’t mean that everything is fine and dandy. As any contact wearer can tell you, eye allergies during the spring can be an especially difficult time. You can fight
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Many people have astigmatism, but not everyone experiences it the same way. For many people, the effects of astigmatism are insignificant. Unfortunately, moderate or severe astigmatism can cause blurred vision, eyestrain, and headaches. Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is shaped more like a football than a basketball. This prevents light from reaching the retina and
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According to the AOA, the average American worker spends seven hours a day working in front of a screen, regardless of whether they work in an office or from home. This isn’t including time spent looking at smartphones, television screens, or computer screens once they’ve finished working. No wonder that many people are reporting eye
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The eyes are more than a window to the soul — they’re also a window into heart health! This is thanks to the system of blood vessels located behind the eyes. With comprehensive eye exams, optometrists are able to examine these blood vessels for valuable insights into heart health. Your eyes can act as an
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Do you want to update your style but don’t want to buy a brand new wardrobe to do it? New prescription eyeglass frames may be the answer that you’re looking for! This year, tennis- and 70-inspired frames are making a comeback, or consider tinted lenses for a more subtle change. And for the practically minded,
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Health insurance can be complicated. Wondering about deductibles and whether a doctor is in-network or not can be stressful, and if you have vision insurance, then you may feel like your questions have basically doubled. To cut through the confusion, we’ve prepared this article to help you understand the basics of your vision insurance benefits.
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A new year brings new goals, possibilities, and challenges. For many people, it’s an opportunity to focus on their wellness and focus on their health. While this is always a good idea, many people do so without considering the health of their eyes. Vision health is essential for maintaining your overall health and including it
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