Dr. Teles at Looking Glass Optical often gets this question – Why is it good to have glasses in addition to contacts? Both glasses and contacts can support your eye health throughout your lifestyle and vision needs. Read on for more reasons why you should think about having both glasses and contacts.
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What is an Astigmatism and how can it be treated with contact lenses, and what options are available for contact lenses for Astigmatism? Astigmatism is relatively common and treatable, caused by an imperfection in the eye’s curvature. Of course, contact lens options to correct astigmatism exists. Read on to learn more about corrective contact lens options.
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Are your contacts soaking in microorganisms? Harmful bacteria can grow in your contact case when your lens routine lapses. You might not consider the bacteria growing in your contact case when you care for your lenses. Unfortunately, neglecting your lens case can lead to eye infections. You can reduce your risk of infection by caring for your case as rigorously as you care for your lenses.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 8% of all contact lens wearers in the United States are under the age of 18. Contacts for children come with numerous benefits, but are contacts the right option for children? Learn more about what contact lenses can offer young patients and when the best age to start wearing lenses is for children.
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Wearing contact lenses is an excellent way to improve your vision without needing glasses. Some people prefer contacts to glasses because they provide access to full peripheral vision and don’t limit activity. Contact lenses are easy to wear, affordable, and hard to lose. However, if you wear contact lenses, you must know when to change your prescription. Here are some helpful tips for understanding when it’s time to make a trip to the optometrist.
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Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, can begin affecting your child’s development as early as the age of six. The right type of myopia control can aid your child’s ability to learn and safely interact with the world around them. CRT myopia control offers a solution to your child’s nearsightedness without the hassle of daily lens wear.
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Many people start wearing glasses or contacts at an early age. Scheduling regular eye exams will help you monitor your eyes and vision changes. If you have an underlying eye condition affecting your vision, an early diagnosis can help you find a treatment option before your vision worsens. Keratoconus can begin to affect people as early as the age of ten. In the early stages of development, glasses and soft contact lenses can correct vision problems but may not be suitable as the condition progresses. Paragon scleral lenses offer an advanced solution to help manage your keretakones.
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There’s never a “good time” for an eye care emergency to arise. But when you’re booking travel, it can be especially nerve-wracking if you wear glasses or contacts. Whether you’re going away for a cruise or heading off for an important business trip, it is important to prepare your eye care. With that in mind, we’ve prepared a quick guide to prepping and packing for vision care on a trip.
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It’s the eternal summertime struggle of every glasses wearer. Should you get prescription sunglasses or make do with contact lenses and fashion sunglasses? There’s no one right answer for everyone, but understanding your own vision needs will make the decision easier.
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Over 60% of the population wears eyeglasses or contact lenses. Lenses are essential because they help you see better, and for those with extremely low vision, they can be a lifesaver. However, it’s no secret that eyeglasses are often expensive. Even though newer and nearly scratch-resistant lenses are being manufactured, no lens is invincible, and it will face damage over time. You can avoid the extra expense and enjoy better vision by taking proper care of your lenses and preventing them from getting damaged.
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