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teens and tweens and contact lenses

Do you have a teen or tween that is begging to get rid of his or her glasses and start wearing contact lenses? Do you keep fighting with him or her because you worry about the cost and the potential health risks associated with wearing contact lenses? That is exactly why I fought my daughter about getting contact lenses for about two years. This year, I decided to start researching things a little deeper to find out if all of my concerns were legitimate. Boy, I was surprised when I learned what I did. This blog will share the insight about teens and tweens and contact lenses.

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Pregnancy And Contact Lenses – Maintaining Comfort

30 December 2015
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Pregnancy can cause all sorts of discomfort throughout those nine long months. One thing that you would never imagine would be affected is your eyes. If you wear contact lenses, you may begin to experience new discomforts that you have never gone through before. Why can contact lenses begin to be uncomfortable during pregnancy? Hosting another being in your body creates all sorts of irregularities in your blood and fluid pressures throughout your body. Read More 

3 Things Diabetics Need To Know About Dry Eye Disease

4 December 2015
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Dry eye is an uncomfortable eye condition characterized by an inadequate supply of tears. People with dry eye have stinging, burning eyes, blurred vision, sore eyes, and may have trouble wearing contact lenses. About 54% of people with diabetes suffer from this eye condition. Here are three things you need to know about dry eye disease. How does diabetes cause dry eye disease? The high blood sugar levels with diabetes can wreak havoc on your body. Read More 

Three Reasons to Visit the Optometrist, Even If You Don’t Wear Glasses

12 November 2015
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Many people who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses make annual visits to their optometrist, but if you can see satisfactorily without these forms of assistance, you might find yourself going years between appointments. The simple fact is that visiting the optometrist is about more than just seeing if you need glasses. A checkup with this type health professional can provide an early warning sign for many common ailments. If it's been longer than you care to admit since you booked an eye checkup, find an optometrist in your community and schedule an appointment. Read More 

Change Your Diet & Improve The Health Of Your Eyes

16 October 2015
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If your regular doctor or if your optometrist has warned you that your eyes are at risk of developing serious issues down the road, you need to change your diet in order to protect your eyes. The health of your eyes is directly related to health of your body and to what you put into your body. Fight Dry Eye With Fish If your eyes frequently feel dry, you need to add more fish into your diet. Read More 

How To Emulate Unusual-Looking Eyes For Cosplay

13 October 2015
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Cosplaying your favorite character sometimes requires more than just changing the color of your eyes. Anime, video game, and comic book characters often have crazy-looking eyes, with unique designs that give these characters an inhuman appearance. While it's not a necessity to cosplay your favorite character, polishing off your costume with the perfect pair of contact lenses can make your cosplay stand out amongst others at conventions. This guide will explain how your optometrist can help you to create the perfect cosplay look. Read More