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Which Prescriptions Go With Which Lenses?
When you're ordering eyeglasses online it can be hard to figure out which lens to get to make sure your glasses will be as thin as possible. This article describes which optical lenses, based on the index of refraction, that are the appropriate ones for a prescription, whether single-vision, bi
One Young Woman's Adventure With Cataracts
I was 38 when I received the shocking news from my optometrist. "Carine, you have a cataract forming in both eyes, one isn't much, but I want you to go see an ophthalmologist".No pain did I feel.
Big-Eyed Contacts Without Rx: A Big No-No!
If you've ever seen the huge doe-like eyes of an anime cartoon character you've seen the look countless teenagers and twenty-somethings are going for with large circle contact lenses. The look became a rage after Lady Gaga was shown with an oversized stare in her music video for the song &
Comparison of Different Brands of Eye Contacts
There are different brands of contact lenses in the market today. You will see numerous write-ups regarding these leading trademarks. Before making your choice on the type of lens to buy, it is import
Buying and Caring For Prescription Sunglasses
Prescription sunglasses are almost a requirement for nearsighted drivers. It can be considered an investment for their safety as well as those they share the streets with. There are other options for anyone needing corrective vision for driving, but they don't represent the best solution.
Intravitreal Injections and Endophthalmitis
What do we currently know about this complication of intravitreal injections, and how is it best prevented and managed?
Keeping Your Eye Protected
There are several ways to protect your eyes and your children's eyes. A few of the ways to do so are pointed out below: Don't save money on low-wattage light bulbs.
Cheap Prescription Glasses
Cheap prescription glasses are not just all about having eye wear to correct your vision. The fashion freaks have also made it one of the fashion accessories. It is essential to keep your glasses up-to-date in case you use prescription glasses.
Computer Vision Syndrome: useful tips to overcome it
In the current society, man is divided into four: head, trunk, extremities and computer. However, this last new element may affect our vision in unsuspected ways if we don´t take proper care of our ey
Problems With Lined Bifocals
Around the age of 40, many adults with vision problems often find that they're no longer able to refocus their eyes easily to look at objects close to them while they look through their glasses made for long-distance vision. To fix this problem, eye doctors prescribe bifocal lenses that...
Polarized Bifocal Sunglasses
Why Choose Polarized Bifocal Sunglasses? The reasons for polarized sunglasses are obvious:UV protection for skin around the eyes and the eyes Fewer headaches from sun exposure Less glare from surfaces
Use Medical Insurance Billing System For Systematic Recording
Medical billing refers to the procedure of making receipts and payments by various health care centers. In this process, two major parties are involved.
Fundamental Considerations in Acquiring Contact Lenses
In the past, people who experience vision issues are compelled to seek professional help from optometrists and get a good pair of eyeglasses. These defects are categorized as near-sightedness and far-
Ciba Vision, Acuvue and Purevision Multifocal Contact Lenses Battle For Dominance
The breathability factor. It sounds like a cheap new game show, but it's actually a new advance in contact lenses. A plethora of new products have hit the market promising unprecedented levels of comfort and usability.
Treatments for Wet Macular Degeneration
Talks about the various treatments for Wet Macular Degeneration. The medical and the alternative methods.
Special Effects Colored Contacts
Special effects lenses are no longer just something that's available to the Hollywood elite. Now, you too can add those wild visual effects to your eyes that you've always seen in the movies or on television.
Complications From Wearing Contact Lenses
Improperly cleaned contact lenses can cause bacterial eye infections.green lens 2 image by Bosko Martinovic from Fotolia.comUnder the right circumstances, contact lenses are both convenient and comfortable. Alan Optics indicates, however, that the body views contact lenses as foreign...
The Freedom of Extended Wear Contacts
Those who wear contacts know the tedious routine of putting them in each morning, then taking them out at night. Because they can block some of the flow of oxygen to the cornea, lenses must be removed for extended periods of time. Your eyes deserve a rest from contacts.
4 Red Flags You've Got Red Eye
If you have red eye, look out for the following warning symptoms that may be serious.