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The Long-term Cost of Not Getting LASIK

The Long-term Cost of Not Getting LASIK

Are you worried about the cost of enhancing your vision? There are ways that you can improve your vision without spending too much money. All vision correction avenues have fees attached to them. The idea is to get the option that is great for your pocket and involves other benefits.
Eye Exam vs. Contact Lens Exam

Eye Exam vs. Contact Lens Exam

A contact lens eye exam is not the same as a routine eye exam. A contact lens exam is necessary for contact lens users to ensure the lenses properly fit and function well. It is also a way to ensure the contacts do not harm your eyes.
Benefits of Switching from Eyeglasses to Contact Lenses

Benefits of Switching from Eyeglasses to Contact Lenses

If your vision is not optimal but your eyes are otherwise healthy, you have options. You can choose between contact lenses and eyeglasses to help you see. Both have pros and cons, and none is necessarily better than the other.
Protect Your Eyes From Screens With Blue Light Lenses

Protect Your Eyes From Screens With Blue Light Lenses

You are likely spending hours staring into your computer screen or your phone. You are not alone: This phenomenon has seen a marked increase since the onset of the pandemic. We have pushed most of our lives online, and we can hardly avoid that. But an increase in screen time increases the risk of digital eyestrain and damage from blue light.
Preventing and Treating Cataracts

Preventing and Treating Cataracts

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. They are not noticeable at first. This allows them to slowly creep in stealthily, leaving you no time to take precautions. However, there are treatment options you can take in the early stages. Being keen on any changes in your vision is key to preventing and treating cataracts before they cause blindness.
Pediatric Eye Exams: What to Expect

Pediatric Eye Exams: What to Expect

Eye examinations are a vital part of children’s health and overall well-being. Eye professionals recommend the first eye exam happen when the child is between six months to one year. 
Contact Lens Exam: What to Expect

Contact Lens Exam: What to Expect

If you are planning to get contact lenses, you will need to go through a comprehensive eye exam. Apart from determining your prescription, the eye specialist will want to ensure that your eyes are healthy. You need to have healthy eyes to wear contacts effectively. 
What Makes You a Candidate for LASIK Surgery?

What Makes You a Candidate for LASIK Surgery?

Did you know that in 2010 about 800,000 refractive surgeries like LASIK were performed in the United States? LASIK stands for Laser-assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. It's a surgical procedure that aims to reduce a patient's dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Tips for Picking the Perfect Pair of Glasses

Tips for Picking the Perfect Pair of Glasses

With so many different types and styles of glasses to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start with picking the right glasses for you.
Can Eye Allergies Cause Dry Eye?

Can Eye Allergies Cause Dry Eye?

Dry eye is a common condition affecting approximately five million people in the U.S. There are numerous causes of dry eye including allergens and irritants like pollen, smoke, and others. Itchy and dry eyes can be a result of allergies. On the other hand, medications that treat allergies can cause dry eyes too.