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Presbyopia: A Changing Environment and the Elusive Holy Grail
An expert panel of physicians discussed the various options that ophthalmologists should make in the treatment of presbyopia, with a focus on new myotic agents for presbyopia. The team included S. Barry Aiden, OD, FAAO, President and Medical Director of North Suburban Vision Consultants and Eyeca...Read more -
10 Simple Anime Costumes for Halloween
October is fast approaching and it’s time for fans to find their perfect Halloween anime costume. Fans often like to dress up as their favorite anime characters like Dragon Ball, Naruto or Demon Slayer during Halloween, but their costumes often seem out of reach. Even with these costumes, t...Read more -
What ophthalmologists and consumers say about Hubble contact lenses
When I visited Warby Parker a few months ago, it had been two and a half years since my last eye exam. I knew my new prescription would be very different from the contact lenses I was wearing. But I don’t know, maybe I’ve been wearing the wrong lenses all this time. During my appointm...Read more -
ContactsDirect Review 2022: What you need to know before ordering
We include products that we think our readers will find useful. We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through the links on this page. This is our process. ContactsDirect is an online contact lens store. They claim to save you money on buying contact lenses by shipping them directl...Read more -
We include products that we think our readers will find useful. We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through the links on this page
We include products that we think our readers will find useful. We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through the links on this page. This is our process. Approximately 45 million people in the US wear contact lenses to improve their vision. In 2018, approximately 22% to 30% of Am...Read more -
The rarest eye color in the world is green, less than 2% of the world’s population has this color
The rarest eye color in the world is green, less than 2% of the world’s population has this color. Eye color is affected by the production of melanin in the iris, which also affects skin color. More melanin makes the eyes darker, and less melanin makes the eyes brighter. Colored Contacts F...Read more -
Experts say the colored contact lenses that create vampire or zombie eyes during Halloween can damage the eyes
Experts say the colored contact lenses that create vampire or zombie eyes during Halloween can damage the eyes. Make sure you have a prescription before using them. But experts are warning consumers to be careful this Halloween season, making sure they only buy contact lenses from trusted vendors...Read more -
Astigmatism Contacts: Types, Brands & Tips for 2022
We include products that we think our readers will find useful. We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through the links on this page. This is our process. Astigmatism is a common condition that affects how the cornea sends light to the retina. This is a refractive error caused by ...Read more -
Washington DC woman alerts Halloween contacts after nearly blinding her
Vanessa Etienne is a new writer and reporter for PEOPLE magazine. Prior to joining the company in April 2021, she freelanced for publications such as The New York Times and Everyday Health, and later worked as a reporter for Men’s Health and BET Digital. Vanessa is a proud Haitian A...Read more -
Monovision correction: treatments and more
Monovision is a type of vision correction that your doctor may recommend if you have trouble seeing near and far. You may find that your near vision deteriorates in middle age. This condition is called presbyopia. If you already have nearsightedness, this aging of the eyes may create the need for...Read more -
7 Best Places to Buy Online Contacts with Insurance
Choosing the right type of contact lenses for your vision and personal preferences is a little more difficult than choosing a beautiful pair of frames. However, if you have an up-to-date prescription and contact lenses filled by an optometrist, ordering online is often cheaper and more co...Read more -
There are many online retailers selling contact lenses of every brand you can think of at a discount or discounted price
If you wear contact lenses, you know how expensive they can be, even with the benefits to your vision. If you are looking for inexpensive contact lenses, you probably know that buying from an ophthalmologist or local optical store is not an option. Typically, you pay full retail price for...Read more
