If you wear contact lenses, it’s likely you’ve occasionally been guilty of wearing contacts too long. Whether it happens because your workday rolls into a long night out, you don’t have a spare pair, or you just plain forget you’re wearing them in the first place – it’s bound to happen. And, as a contact […]
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Presbyopia, Bifocals, and Progressives
Presbyopia is farsightedness caused by the increasing rigidity of the lens in the eye as we age. It affects nearly everyone older than 65, and for the 42 percent of Americans who are already nearsighted, this creates a complication. People who previously had 20/20 vision can just grab a pair of reading glasses to combat […]
Continue readingWhy are my Eyes Puffy?
Do you still look tired after a full night of sleep? Do you hate breaking out the mascara when your eyes look swollen? “Why are my eyes puffy?” is a question you’re probably asking yourself. Read on to learn more about some causes of puffy eyes and what you can do about the problem. What […]
Continue readingAre cheap sunglasses bad for your eyes?
It’s almost summer, and time to start stocking up on the universal sunny-day accessory: sunglasses. It might be tempting to grab a pair from your nearest dollar store and hit the beach. But if you do that, you probably won’t be doing yourself — or your vision — any favors. When you’re outside in the […]
Continue readingPerfect glasses frames for low nose bridges
Do your eyeglasses slide down your nose or rest too heavily on your cheeks? You may have a low nose bridge. Whether you pick horn-rimmed, Wayfarer or rectangular eyeglasses, there are plenty of stylish frames specially designed to rest easier on your face. And, you can say “buh-bye” to sliding glasses when you pick the […]
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