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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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Fight Age-Related Eye Diseases By Making These Lifestyle Changes In Your 20s Or 30s

5 October 2016
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There are a number of eye diseases that usually develop in late adulthood. Cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and retinopathy are just a few of these. If you want to avoid these conditions, there are things you can do right now, in your 20s or 30s, to reduce your risk and protect your eyesight. Here's a look. Make sunglasses your favorite accessory. From cataracts to ocular cancer, exposure to the UV rays in sunlight increases your risk of just about every eye disorder. Read More 

Signs You Need Cataract Surgery & Alternative Treatments to Get You By

3 June 2016
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Having cataracts is something that naturally happens to many people as they get older, and in many cases is not a condition that causes alarm. More than half of all adults will have cataracts, or a clouding of the eye's lens, by age 80. This common malady is typically diagnosed by an eye doctor during a routine exam. If you have cataracts, you aren't alone, and you can have them for years without them affecting your quality of life since they are not dangerous on their own. Read More 

Stars and Spectacles: How Hollywood Has Influenced Eyeglass Trends through the Ages

2 May 2016
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Many people consider eyeglasses to be part of a person's wardrobe. With so many styles, shapes, and colors available, it's possible for an individual to customize their corrective lenses to reflect their personal sense of style. Just like any other fashion accessory, trends come and go when it comes to glasses. Thanks to the proud display of eyewear by some of Hollywood's finest, some styles have continued to endure throughout the ages. Read More 

3 Near-Future Tasks You Didn’t Know Contacts Could Do

6 April 2016
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For those 30 million or so people in America whose eyesight is less than perfect, contact lenses can be a godsend -- allowing one to see without your glasses getting in the way. However, did you know that your contact lenses could soon be doing double (or triple, or quadruple) duty -- not just improving your eyesight exponentially but affecting everything from your future vision to your medication? If you're wondering what new technology can do for your contacts (along with your overall health and well-being), then here's what you need to know. Read More 

3 Things You Need To Know About Choroidal Neovascular Membranes

2 March 2016
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Your choroid is a vascular tissue behind your retina. Its role is to supply blood and oxygen to your retina. Choroidal neovascular membranes are new blood vessels that grow on the surface of your choroid. These new blood vessels may leak into your retina and damage it. Here are three things you need to know about choroidal neovascular membranes. Why do choroidal neovascular membranes form? New blood vessels form on your choroid when the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch membrane are damaged. Read More