Wearing Contacts When Swimming Is Risky
Some people swim while wearing contact lenses, risking serious damage to their vision.
Vision Tips
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Replace Your Contact Lens Case
When did you last replace your contact lens case? Has it been so long you don’t remember?
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Iris Scanning Is Fascinating
Our eye color comes from our iris, the tissue surrounding the pupil of our eye. Each iris has a unique pattern of ridges and folds, specific only to you!
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3 Tips For Protecting Your Glasses
We wear our glasses all day, but we don’t think much about the toll the day takes on our lenses.
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Are Our Eyes Safe Behind Cheap Sunglasses?
When it comes to sunglasses, what you can’t see CAN hurt you!
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Keep Your Eyes Safe Around Fireworks
Over 9,000 fireworks injuries occur each year. Many of these injuries include eye damage—sometimes permanently compromising vision!
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Old Mascara Can Be Harmful To Your Eyes
How old is that mascara? Do you know? Most of us don’t worry much about makeup expiration dates. But eye makeup is a notorious breeding ground for potentially harmful bacteria.
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Your Medications May Be Causing Dry Eye
If you have dry eyes and can’t figure out why, the answer may be in your cupboard. Dry eye is often a side effect of certain medications.
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Pink Eye Prevention
Here are 10 simple precautions you can take to significantly reduce your risk of getting pink eye: Never share personal items such as washcloths, hand towels or tissues. Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and avoid rubbing or touching your eyes. Never (EVER) share your color contact lenses or special effect contacts […]
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6 Amazing Fun Facts About Our Eyes
It’s easy to take our eyesight for granted! We don’t think about it during a typical day. Here are some remarkable vision tidbits.