Glasses or Contacts? 9 Irrefutable Reasons to Switch to Contact Lenses
It seems as though more and more people are wearing glasses or contact lenses. In fact, studies show it’s undeniably on the rise. Maybe it’s due to the added screen time most Americans enjoy with smartphones, TV and movie streaming, and video games. Regardless, roughly 61% of us need some form of corrective lenses. Despite the added […]
5 Reasons You Need To Make The Switch To Disposable Contacts Today
Over 150 million Americans need glasses or contacts to address refractive errors. While glasses now come in more styles than ever, more and more people desire contacts. Many prefer them due to aesthetics, participation in sports, or general comfort level. For real, have you ever tried laying on your side with glasses? While contacts and […]
Puff There It Is! What You Need to Know About Glaucoma Tests
Three million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma, and several million are over the age of 40. Glaucoma is very common, but how do you know you have it? What is the glaucoma testing like? In this article, we’ll explore glaucoma and what to expect when you think you need to […]
The Big Switch: The Top Tips for Switching from Glasses to Contacts
Do you feel like Harry Potter? Not the magic part, but the constantly breaking your glasses part? Unfortunately, you don’t have a Hermoine to come and fix them. But you do have an eye doctor, who can address any frustrations you’re having with your glasses. If you think it’s time to transition from glasses to […]
Important Do’s and Don’ts for Effective Contact Lens Care
How good are you at taking care of your contact lenses? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably, “not great.” Forty-five percent of adults who wear contact lenses report wearing their lenses longer than they’re supposed to, and 32.9 percent report sleeping or napping while wearing their contacts. Another six out of seven […]
What to Expect When Visiting the Eye Doctor
Your eyes are one of the most important organs in your body for obvious reasons. This is why it’s imperative that you visit an eye doctor regularly. Even if you have perfect vision, your eyes still need to be evaluated at least once per year. But, what should you expect at your eye doctor appointment? Especially […]
5 Reasons to Get an Eye Exam, Even if Your Vision is Fine
Ah, the dreaded eye exam. The idea of some stranger poking around your sensitive eyeballs is too much for some people to handle. And who wants to stumble around with impaired, dilated eyes all afternoon? We’ll tell you who. People who don’t want to go blind, have a heart attack or die of leukemia when […]
Monthly vs Daily Contact Lenses: Which Is Better for You?
Did you know that 61 percent of the population wear either glasses or contact lenses at least sometimes? Many people are increasingly switching from glasses to contact lenses. Nowadays, over 45 million Americans wear contact lenses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But if you want to switch to contact lenses, it’s […]
What Happens When You Sleep in Contacts?
Are you one of the more than 30 million Americans who wear contact lenses? If so, are you changing them on a regular basis? Or, are you guilty of falling asleep while wearing them? Lots of people sleep in their contact lenses and are concerned about the effect this practice can have on their eye […]
6 Reasons Yearly Eye Exams Are so Important
If you’re a lucky person that has perfect vision, you may not think much about visiting an eye doctor. But the truth is that everyone can benefit from seeing an eye doctor. Vision loss is the 9th most common disability in the United States. It can happen as a result of disease or an injury. […]
