The blog
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Is It Possible to Get Sunburned on Your Eyes?
As with the skin, the sun's rays can cause "sunburn" on the eye's surface, so it is essential to wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your eyes. The...
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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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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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What Is The Difference Between A Stye And A Chalazion?
Sometimes it can be difficult to tell the difference between a stye and a chalazion. A stye is often very painful and often appears at the edge of...
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How to Manage Dry Eyes
Do your eyes feel uncomfortable? Do they sting, burn or itch? Are they watery, red or bloodshot? You may have a common condition called dry eyes. Having dry eyes means...
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Good Sunglasses for My Child, a Good Idea?
According to the IRIS eye care professionals, the answer is unanimous: Yes! Ultraviolet (UV) and blue light radiation from the sun increase the risk of age-related eye problems such as...
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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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Tips to Relieve Allergy Symptoms
Summer is here, and with this beautiful season comes sunshine, longer days, vacation and happiness! But the beautiful season can be overshadowed by seasonal allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes,...
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How Not To Transmit Conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis is not serious at all but is often very contagious. Conjunctivitis spreads quickly with typical symptoms including red, watery eyes and itching. Here are some tips for...
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5 Tips to Choose Sunglasses
How do you shop for sunglasses? Some people try on every option while others know exactly what they are looking for, but basically, when you see what you like, and...
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Contact Lenses and Astigmatism
What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is frequently caused by a "football-shaped" cornea, which is more curved on one axis and flatter on the opposite axis. This results...
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What causes swelling under the eye, and how can you prevent it?
Swelling under the eyes is often due to fluid build-up or tissue inflammation. Swelling under the eye may or may not be painful. Most under-eye swelling can be treated at...
