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Vision after Forty

Hello. My name is Lori Frank. I’m fifty-two years old. I had perfect vision until I turned forty-one years of age. It’s funny; you often hear how one's vision starts to change at forty. Well, I can tell you that statement sure has held true for not only me but friends and family too. I never worried about going for yearly eye exams until I noticed that it was getting harder to read road signs when driving. I got my first pair of glasses when I was forty-one, and I’ve been averaging a new prescription at least every other year since. I want to share some of my experiences when it comes to eye exams. I was frightened and wanted to put it off, but there’s really nothing to be afraid of. Moreover, to make things better, eyeglasses are a trend these days!

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3 Things You Should Know When Your Eyes Are Dilated

15 April 2018
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There are plenty of reasons why your eye doctor might dilate your eyes. While getting your eyes dilated is painless, how you act once the procedure is done is important. If you haven't had your eyes dilated before, read this guide to learn three important things following your eye dilation procedure. 1. Avoid Sunlight  Your pupils are your natural defense against the sun and other sources of bright light. Under normal circumstances, your pupils shrink when exposed to bright light to prevent the interior structures of your eyes from damage. Read More …

5 Reasons To Get An Eye Exam Outside Of Your Regular Schedule

14 February 2018
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Getting an eye exam at least once every two years is recommended, however, it should be increased to once per year depending on your age and eye health. For example, if you wear prescription glasses, once a year is recommended. There may be times, though, that you need to get an eye exam sooner than this. Here are five reasons why: You're Squinting: If you notice that you are squinting often, you should get an eye exam sooner than you would normally. Read More …

Recreating Famous Looks With Your Eyeglass Frames: How To Do It

14 November 2017
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You know that scene in your favorite movie where the character either removes or puts on a pair of glasses and delivers that line? Would it not be great if you could have glasses just like that? How about your favorite actor delivering lines in a commercial, or your favorite musician performing or doing an interview? In fact, there are lots of famous people donning glasses for lots of reasons, and you could follow suit. Read More …

3 Reasons To See Your Optometrist

17 July 2017
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One of the best resources at your disposal when it comes to dealing with a wide variety of issues with your vision is an optometrist, mostly because he or she can provide you with lenses that can keep your vision sharp while also making sure that your eyes remain as healthy as possible. Listed below are three reasons to see your optometrist. Can Help With Persistent Headaches One of the biggest reasons to see your optometrist is if you are experiencing persistent headaches. Read More …

Tips For Preventing An Acanthamoeba Keratitis Infection In Your Eye While Wearing Contact Lenses

1 May 2016
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If you wear contact lenses, you may already take measures to keep them clean and free from bacteria. However, if you participate in certain water activities, you face the possibility of contracting acanthamoeba keratitis, caused by an amoeba that lives in the water and can become trapped under your contact lenses. To avoid this, follow the tips below. Only Use Your Prescribed Solutions To Clean Your Lenses When your optometrist prescribed your contact lenses, they may have also given you advice on the most appropriate cleaning solution to use for them. Read More …