If you’ve had a vision screening recently, you might say, “My vision is fine! I don’t need a comprehensive eye exam.” But a vision screening provides a limited perspective on the overall health of your eyes. It’s a bit like getting your blood pressure checked and not getting the rest of your annual physical. You’ll have useful information, but it’s not the whole picture.
If you’ve never worn contact lenses before, it can seem a bit intimidating. After all, you’re inserting something into your eye! Let’s ease your mind about the first step – your contact lens exam. This post will walk you through what’s involved in a contact lens exam and what you can expect every step of the way.
When it’s time to select a new pair of eyeglasses, it can be challenging to find the frame that feels the best for you. Eyeglass makers have become increasingly aware of their clients’ desire to customize frames as well as offer a variety of colors, designs, and frame shapes. Understanding more about your face shape and the types of frames that would look best on you can help to reduce the amount of time you spend trying on frames that don’t complement your face shape. Here are a few useful tips to help you find glasses best suited for your face shape.
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The prevalence of myopia, commonly referred to as nearsightedness, is increasing in the United States and worldwide, particularly among children. Myopia causes vision to become blurred in the long distance. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that one contributing factor to this trend is the excessive time children spend indoors, on cellphones and computers. Children need a balance of indoor and outdoor activities for their eyes to develop properly. Myopia normally begins in childhood and then progressively increases until early adulthood.
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