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Vivian Cummings

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Quality Without the Markup: What Is ‘Affordable Premium’ Eyewear?

You know the feeling: you’re shopping for new eyeglasses or sunglasses. You find a pair you love, one that was absolutely meant for you.

And then, you find out the price is more than your car payment. And maybe your rent. Goodbye, great glasses. 

Then there’s the other side. You find what looks like a good pair of frames online at a great price. They come in the mail, you start wearing them… and they start falling apart. A piece breaks off, or the lenses get scratched immediately. And you haven’t even had them a week!

It can be frustrating when every cute, good-quality pair of frames seems to cost way too much. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With the new Vesari line on EZContacts, you can have high-quality, affordable eyewear.

Let’s get into what affordable premium eyewear is and what Vesari has to offer!

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Wegovy and Vision Loss: Understanding Potential Eye Health Risks

Wegovy (semaglutide) and other GLP-1 medications for weight loss are everywhere. It’s hard to watch an Instagram reel or TV show without seeing ads for them. 

If you’re wondering whether Wegovy or other GLP-1s are right for you, you’re not alone. Prescriptions for this class of drug have more than tripled since 2020.

Many people who previously struggled with weight loss are finally finding success on semaglutide or similar medications. GLP-1s work by lowering blood sugar and reducing appetite.

However, all medications have potential side effects, and vision loss is a concern with GLP-1s, particularly Wegovy.

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Understanding 20/200 Vision​: What It Means for Your Eyes

Have you or a loved one been told you have a visual acuity of 20/200? You may be wondering what exactly that means.

Visual acuity is the measure of the clarity or sharpness of your vision. To put it simply, someone with 20/200 vision needs to be at 20 feet to see what a person with ‘normal’ 20/20 vision can see at 200 feet. That’s a pretty significant decline in vision.

Let’s get into what 20/200 vision is and correction options.

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