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The Process of Getting Glasses for the First Time

If you need vision correction, you can get eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery. Most people get eyeglasses when they find out they need vision correction. Eyeglasses are the easiest, most accessible, and most affordable option. Many people are uncertain about how they will look and feel with eyeglasses. Fortunately, it does not take long to adjust to your new eyewear. 


How Do Neurolens Glasses Correct Eye Misalignment?

Do you experience eye strain, blurriness, headaches, neck pain, and general eye fatigue, especially after using your computer? The symptoms could be due to eye misalignment. Visual misalignment or binocular vision dysfunction occurs when the eyes fail to team up properly. The visual system becomes stressed from trying to focus and strain the trigeminal nerve connected to the brain. 


Corneal Reshaping Treatment (CRT) for Myopia Correction

The world of vision disorders is vast and complex, with one of the most common being myopia, also known as nearsightedness. This condition can be a significant impairment to those who experience it, often making it difficult to perform everyday tasks.


Treating Neurotrophic Keratitis

Neurotrophic keratitis is a degenerative condition affecting the cornea, the clear outer surface of the eye. It’s a rare and serious eye condition that often leads to decreased corneal sensitivity and impaired healing, resulting in persistent epithelial defects, corneal ulcers, and even perforation.


Importance of UV Protection for Eyes

You may cover your skin with sunscreen to shield it from UV radiation, but what about your eyes? Your eyes need protection every day of the year.


What Is a Chalazion?

Have you ever experienced a small bump on your eyelid that seems to linger? It may hurt, swell, or turn red, or you may not feel it.


Top 2023 Eyewear Trends

Modern eyeglasses are no longer simply medical devices. While people still use them to correct vision, they also use eyeglasses to enhance their style.


What Eye Diseases Can Eye Exams Detect?

Routine eye exams, also known as comprehensive eye exams, involve various tests to evaluate vision and eye health. The exam usually takes about one hour, including the time for pupil dilation.


How Can Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treat Dry Eye?

The two main triggers for dry eye syndrome are insufficient tear production and excessive evaporation. Both lead to pain, irritation, and redness.


Can You Wear Contact Lenses With Dry Eye?

Contact lenses are a popular option for people who need vision correction. They are ideal for people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.


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