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are contact lenses safe for teens?

I have three kids, and all three of my kids need to wear glasses. As my oldest daughter got older, she began bugging me about getting contact lenses. I wasn't sure that it was in her best interest to get contact lenses because I have heard so many horror stories about teenagers getting serious eye infections due to lack of care for the lenses. I wanted to learn everything that I could about contact lenses, so I spent weeks researching the topic. Visit my blog to find out everything that I have learned about the different types of lenses, the risks of wearing them, and the benefits of allowing a teenager the privilege of wearing contact lenses.

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2 Tips For Choosing New Eyeglasses

Posted on October 20, 2015

Once the calendar year resets for your vision insurance plan, you might be eager to make an appointment with your eye doctor and start shopping for frames. Unfortunately, buying eyeglasses without a lot of thought might lead to buyer's remorse later. Here are two tips for choosing new eyeglasses: 1: Be Leery of Trends Sure, those crystal clear frames might look cool now, but how will they look a few years from now? [Read More]

What To Expect When Recovering From Cataract Surgery

Posted on September 10, 2015

If you are planning on having advanced cataract surgery, you may be a bit apprehensive about what recovery will be like after the procedure is completed. Knowing what to expect beforehand will help you realize which symptoms are considered normal and which would require an additional trip to your doctor for assessment. Here is a summary of what you can expect when recovering from cataract eye surgery. Right After Surgery When you have your cataract removed from your eyes, you will be under anesthesia. [Read More]

4 Eye Symptoms That Can Be A Sign Of A Serious Health Problem

Posted on July 23, 2015

Regular eye exams are important in order to monitor changes in your vision, but your eyes can also give signs of other health problems in your body that you may not be aware of. Catching a health issue early makes it much easier to treat, so think twice about skipping your next eye exam. Some common symptoms of other health problems that can be discovered through an eye exam include: [Read More]

What To Do If Your Contact Lens Gets Stuck In Your Eye

Posted on July 10, 2015

Getting a contact lens stuck in your eye is a very common, albeit alarming problem. You might have been simply rubbing your eyes and forced your contact to the side, or you might have accidentally slept in your contacts and woken up with one of them no longer visible in your eye. If this happens, don't panic. Follow these steps to get your contact out of your eye in the shortest time possible. [Read More]