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Seven Overlooked Eye Care Tips for Contact Lens Wearers

Seven Overlooked Eye Care Tips for Contact Lens Wearers

Proper eye care is just as easy to do as it is to ignore – especially when you wear contact lenses. But by following these simple tips, you can lower your risk of contact lens problems to almost zero!

Danger! Danger! Ultra-Violet Radiation! Cover Your Eyes!

Danger! Danger! Ultra-Violet Radiation! Cover Your Eyes!

Wearing a set of sunglasses with UV protection just may be the easiest and most stylish way to protect your eyes from the dangers of UV rays.

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Bionic Vision That Would Make Star Trek’s Seven of Nine Proud

Bionic Vision That Would Make Star Trek’s Seven of Nine Proud

The Star Trek legacy lives on in an unexpected way: bionic vision devices reminiscent of those worn by Star Trek characters Seven of Nine and Geordi La Forge. Can these apparatus replicate vision for the blind?

Is Eye Strain Keeping You from Computing at High Speed? Seven Symptoms You Should Watch Out For

Is Eye Strain Keeping You from Computing at High Speed? Seven Symptoms You Should Watch Out For

Millions of adults suffer from computer eye strain. Here are seven common symptoms you should watch out for if you think your vision has been affected by this condition.

Drug-induced Beauty: Cosmeceutical “Mascara” May Damage the Eyes

Drug-induced Beauty: Cosmeceutical “Mascara” May Damage the Eyes

Buyer beware! Some lash-lengthening products, although marketed as purely cosmetic, contain a main ingredient found in glaucoma medications. Does your mascara contain pharmaceutical ingredients?

It’s All in the Eyes - DocShop’s Top Eight Halloween Costume Ideas

It’s All in the Eyes - DocShop’s Top Eight Halloween Costume Ideas

A mad scientist, Japanese anime character, geisha, and more. Check out these eye-popping costume ideas!

Consumers’ Corner: How to Get the Best Deal Out of Health Care Financing

Consumers’ Corner: How to Get the Best Deal Out of Health Care Financing

Looking to get the most out of your health care financing plan? Check out these consumer tips!

Combining Intacs® and C3-R® in the Treatment of Keratoconus

Combining Intacs® and C3-R® in the Treatment of Keratoconus

For those suffering from progressive keratoconus, there is now a treatment to halt the progression of the disorder and prevent future deterioration of the cornea: C3-R®.

Is Your Computer Blurring Your Vision? Computer Vision Syndrome and Possible Solutions

Is Your Computer Blurring Your Vision? Computer Vision Syndrome and Possible Solutions

Unfortunately, for all of the benefits computers provide, there are also some negative consequences involved with computer use. Among these is the effect of computer use on vision. Computer vision syndrome (or CVS) is the commonly used term for vision problems caused by extensive computer use.

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Protecting Your Eyes from Sun Damage

Protecting Your Eyes from Sun Damage

Just as your skin needs sun block for protection against the sun’s harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays, your eyes need protection, too. In fact, UV radiation is one of the greatest threats to the eyes, with effects that are three times greater in the summer than in the winter.

Safeguarding Your Sight: How Vitamin A Helps Protect against Vision Loss

Safeguarding Your Sight: How Vitamin A Helps Protect against Vision Loss

Many people are aware that vitamin A is essential to healthy vision. While getting the recommended amount of vitamin A won’t necessarily improve the quality of your eyesight, it will help to defend against common eye disorders and even certain forms of blindness.

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