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What Is a Contact Lens Fitting?

Contact lenses are a popular option for vision correction. Contacts correct the most common vision issues and can address more complicated concerns like astigmatism. Before you start wearing contact lenses, you need to get a proper contact lens fitting from an eye...

Is the LASIK Procedure Safe?

For many people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, wearing glasses or contact lenses is a daily nuisance. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) offers an appealing solution - the ability to see clearly without corrective lenses.  Over the...

What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome?

Dry, irritated eyes are no fun. If your eyes frequently feel gritty, sting, or water excessively, you may have a common condition called dry eye syndrome.  Dry eye disease is very common and becomes more common with age. How do you know if you have dry eye syndrome? ...

Five Things To Ask at Your Next Eye Exam 

As a patient, you have the right to ask questions of your eye doctor to be proactive about your own eye health. However, in the moment, finding the right things to say and ask can be overwhelming. Keep reading to learn five things to ask at your next eye exam! 1. What...

Five Things About the Vivity IOL That You May Not Know

If you're having cataract surgery, one of the most important decisions you will make is which IOL you will have replace your natural lens during the procedure. By choosing a premium intraocular lens, you are more likely to end up with the clearest, sharpest vision...

Can You Buy Contact Lenses Without a Prescription?

Contact lenses designed to correct your vision are sold by prescription only. They are medical devices that require a proper fitting by an eye doctor. In order to obtain them, it is necessary to have a valid prescription to ensure a proper fit and guarantee their...

Are There Any Alternatives for Reading Glasses?

Reading glasses are inexpensive over-the-counter glasses many people use for close-up work. They're helpful for those who find it harder to focus due to natural changes that happen inside the eyes as you age.  This condition is called presbyopia which gradually...

Is There Any Way To Prevent Cataracts?

Is There Any Way To Prevent Cataracts?

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially among older adults. By age eighty, fifty percent of people have cataracts or have already had surgery to restore their vision. Getting regular eye exams and protecting your eye health overall can...

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