The blog
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How long does it take for Transitions® lenses to change tint?
It takes about 30 seconds for your clear photochromic lenses to darken, and your lenses may continue to gradually (and subtly) change to an even darker tint during your first...
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Controlling Your Child's Myopia
Nearsightedness, or blurred vision at a distance, may seem benign, but it can be related to eye disease. Some say this vision defect is not serious and can...
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Healthy Habits for Your Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are tiny, saucer-shaped pieces of plastic. They are placed on the eye's cornea and float on a thin layer of tear fluid. In some cases, contact lenses may...
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Allergies and Contact Lenses
The warm September weather calls for the beginning of yet another allergy season that manifests itself as red, itchy, burning or watery eyes. If you are familiar with these symptoms,...
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Have You Considered Transitions® Lenses for Your Child?
Transitions® lenses are perfect for helping optimize your child's vision by reducing glare and eye strain. Transitions® lenses also block 100% of UV rays to help protect your child's...
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Playing Sports with Acuvue Contact Lenses from Johnson & Johnson
Whether you're an extreme sports fan or a casual runner, contact lenses give you the freedom of movement you need, especially for sports. Contact lenses give you a clear...
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Fight Allergies with Contact Lenses
You love wearing contact lenses for the freedom and flexibility they provide. But during allergy season, with the itching and tearing, are your contact lenses as comfortable? This is a...
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Is it possible to wear contact lenses and be mindful of your ecological footprint?
At IRIS, we aim to positively impact the environment in as many aspects of our business as possible. As eye care professionals, the health of your eyes is always our...
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Do your glasses give away your age? Consider multifocal contact lenses from CooperVision.
There's no reason you can't maintain a youthful appearance after 40. That said, there's also no reason not to take advantage of confidence-building tips like eating right, staying active and...
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Monovision: Are Contact Lenses for You?
Correcting monovision with contact lenses is one way of solving focusing problems associated with presbyopia. Here's what it is and how it works. First, what is presbyopia? If you're over...
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5 Tips for Safe Contact Lens Wear This Summer
Do you wear contact lenses? With the hot summer sun and heat waves, you may be wondering if there are any risks to your eyes. It's important to know that...
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Everything You Want to Know About Transitions Lenses
WHAT ARE TRANSITIONS® LIGHT-SMART LENSES? Transitions® lenses contain millions of patented photochromic molecules that react to light and continuously adjust to changing light conditions. The more intense the UV rays,...
