photo credit: Oneras Teenage life can be a time of trauma – raging hormones, peer pressure and the constant feeling that no-one has EVER felt the way they feel right now. Throw into the mix that your teen has to wear a pair of glasses and most parents would be forgiven for taking cover in the basement – for a year. Wearing glasses is a fact of life for millions of us but for self-conscious teenagers, desperate not to stand out from the … [Read more...]
Did you know that eyestrain due to the use of computers is responsible for 11 million eye examinations every year? Eyestrain is the most popular complaint among computer users. If you suffer from tired eyes, neck or back pain, and have a difficult time focusing on your computer screen you may have computer-related eyestrain. If you experience eye strain or eye fatigue you should first visit your optometrist. This is to not only get advice form … [Read more...]
Ever wondered why blue eyes are blue, or where brown eyes come from? Common sense and conventional wisdom tell us that eye color is passed down from our parents, but is there something more? I found this interesting article on tracking the genetic mutation that makes those brown eyes blue. The research points to a 10000 year old genetic mutation that leads to blue eyes. Before that, all human eyes were brown. The genetic mutation caused the … [Read more...]
Colored contacts are safe to wear under the supervision of your eye doctor As long as you wear color contacts under the supervision of an eye care professional, even colored contact lenses, are safe to wear. Follow the lens care guidelines from your doctor, keeping lenses clean and stored correctly. If you are using disposables, stick to the recommended wear schedule and throw lenses out when you are supposed to. Color contacts are … [Read more...]
Every December and January, there's a flurry of activity around using FSA money for various eligible expenses. In December, you're using up any leftover FSA funds; in January you get to take advantage of a replenished supply of funds. An FSA, or Flexible Spending Account, is an account that allows you to set aside a portion of earnings before tax for eligible expenses, like medical expenses, dependent care, and so on. Money deducted from … [Read more...]
People who like to try various brands and colors of color contacts sometimes complain about burning, redness and irritation, or the lens do-nutting around the eye. They then go on to condemn the brand saying the lenses are uncomfortable to wear. In reality, the reason for discomfort may have to do a number of reasons. 1. One size of color contacts does NOT fit all Like clear contact lenses, color contacts come in different base curves and … [Read more...]
Periodically, stories warning us off wearing colored contacts hit the news. In almost all these cases, what's happened is that someone has seriously damaged their eyes with colored contacts they've purchased under the counter, from corner stores or beauty salons, and without a proper instruction and contact lens fitting from an eye doctor. Teens are especially susceptible because the pull to emulate a favorite celeb or pop star is … [Read more...]
Credit: iStockphoto Summer may be only half over but now's the time to start thinking about your back to school list, especially if you're going away to college. No doubt you've got a million things to do, but add these tips for contact lenses and eye care to your to-do list. They'll save you time, hassle and money later. 1) Get an up to date eye exam and prescription from your local eye care practitioner. Going to your home eye doc … [Read more...]
