Getting the Most From Your Contact Lens Use Are you using your contact lenses the right way? Were you even aware of the fact that there is a proper way to wear them? Contact lenses are one of the greatest inventions ever made for people with vision problems, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of…
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Can I Throw My Old Glasses Away? Are They Recyclable? Any eye glasses, no matter how beloved, no matter how dependable, can only last for so long. Sooner or later, whether due to style preferences, wear or damage, or your prescription changing, it will be time to get rid of those old frames and start…
Continue ReadingTrending Eyeglass Styles in 2019
What’s Popular in Frames and Eyewear Style This Year? Your eyeglasses are more than just a way to help you see better; in many ways and perhaps just as important to you, they are also a fashion accessory. There’s a reason that celebrities and generally stylish people everywhere often wear glasses, even when they don’t…
Continue ReadingThe Problem With Buying Cheap Glasses Online
Sure, It May Be Easier – But Do Frames Bought Online Hold Up? We buy just about everything online now, and the temptation to buy glasses online for many people is significant. Frames from budget online retailers are often much cheaper than some glasses you might buy directly from a professional optician, and they come…
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Relationship Between Regular Exercise and Eye Health?
Maintaining Optimal Physical Health Is Great for Your Eyes We all know that diet and exercise are important for good health. But what about eye health? Can working out on a regular basis really impact the health and strength of your eyes? It may surprise you to learn that the answer is yes, and if…
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Cleaning Your Glasses Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult or Time-Consuming You’re taking all the right steps: you’ve had your annual Beaumont Vision Eyecare exam, you’ve gotten your prescription, and you’ve picked out the perfect frames. Proper eye care is an important investment we all must make, so it follows that properly caring for and cleaning our glasses is…
Continue ReadingWhat Is Dropless Cataract Surgery and Should I Get It?
Will Dropless Cataract Surgery Work for My Eye Problems? If you or someone in your family has cataracts, then you already know that the only real long-term solution is cataract surgery. One of the problems with cataract surgery, however, is that a regular application of topical eye drops is required after the procedure is completed, which…
Continue Reading5 Essential Apps for Anyone Considering a Career in Optometry or With a Curiosity About Vision and Eyes
Curious About Your Vision and Eyes? Your Phone Can Help One of the great things about modern technology is the availability of the new, fantastic apps that anyone is able to download to their Smartphone, quickly and easily. The sheer convenience and depth of information available through digital apps is truly remarkable, and this is…
Continue ReadingWhat to do When Your Vision Begins to Fade: A Guide to Eye Care in Your 40s and Beyond
Protecting Your Eyesight as You Age Getting old, as the saying goes, isn’t for the faint of heart. And, of all the things that happen to us as we get older, they also say that eyesight is the first to go. Whether or not that’s true, some diminished visual acuity as we age is just…
Continue ReadingOptometrists and Fall Prevention for Seniors: The Hidden Link
The Real Danger of Failing Eyesight in Your Golden Years A fall can be a very serious and traumatic event for any senior citizen. Many falls lead to broken bones, which either lead to diminished quality of life, earlier termination of life, or both. For these reasons, fall prevention is a very serious business, especially…
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