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How to Protect Your Eyes at Work Work-related eye injuries affect more than 2,000 people every day and cause temporary or permanent vision loss in 10 to 20 percent of all cases, according to Prevent Blindness. Unfortunately, injuries aren’t the only eye problems you may experience on the job. In today’s digital world, prolonged exposure […]
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Red, Itchy Eyes? You Might Have Eye Allergies Sneezing, congestion, post-nasal drip, and hives aren’t the only symptoms of allergies. Your allergies can also affect your eyes, causing a range of uncomfortable symptoms. Eye Allergy Symptoms Eye allergy symptoms can vary from person to person but often include: A Change in Appearance. Have you noticed […]
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Embrace 20/20 Vision in 2020 Some New Year’s resolutions are easier to fulfill than others. Even if you aren’t able to add a checkmark to “soar over the Italian countryside in a hot air balloon” this year, but you can certainly improve your vision with a visit to the optometrist in 2020. How Poor Vision […]
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Understanding Your Eyeglass Prescription Have you ever tried to decipher your eyeglass prescription? Although the numbers and abbreviations written on the script may be meaningless to you, your prescription provides valuable information for the type of corrective lenses you’ll need. What O.D. and O.S Mean No one may speak Latin anymore, but the language is […]
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Are Floaters a Sign of a Serious Eye Problem? Have you noticed shadowy shapes drifting in and out of your field of vision lately? You may have floaters. Although floaters are usually harmless, they can be a sign of a serious eye condition in some cases. What Are Floaters? Floaters occur when the vitreous in […]
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Are Halloween-Themed Contact Lenses Safe? Colorful contact lenses definitely add a little extra flair to your costume if you’re planning to be a zombie, vampire or other fictional creature for Halloween. Unfortunately, wearing over-the-counter lenses for just one evening could harm your eyes. Novelty Contact Lenses May Increase Your Risk of Eye Injury and Infection […]
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Do Your Eyes Have Trouble Adjusting to the Dark or Light? These Tips Will Help Stepping into the bright sunshine or entering a dimly lit room can temporarily affect your vision, whether you have 20/20 vision or wear corrective lenses. Fortunately, following a few simple guidelines can help you avoid scrapes, bruises, or even broken […]
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How to Create a Great First Opto Visit The first visit to the eye doctor can be a little overwhelming for young patients. No matter how welcoming the staff, small children may feel shy or find vision testing machines and gadgets a little intimidating. Luckily, parents can make visits much less daunting by following a […]
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Do your eyes itch, burn and turn red when you wear makeup? Although cosmetics are supposed to enhance your appearance, you may feel anything but attractive as your eyes water and your makeup runs. Luckily, it’s possible to look your best without enduring any pain or discomfort when you follow these tips. Don’t Let Makeup […]
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Does Outside Play Improve Children’s Eyesight? Do you see many children playing outside when you drive home from work? Although kids once spent long periods of time outdoors in previous generations, today’s youth are less likely to enjoy spontaneous games of hide and seek or kickball. In fact, parents of eight to 12 year olds […]
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