In 2015, Opternative became the first online service to provide physician-issued prescriptions for glasses or contacts. Qualified consumers would use a computer and smartphone to take a vision test from home and receive a prescription shortly after.
However, the FDA changed its fate.
Daily disposable contact lenses used to be a luxury many couldn’t afford. It was simply too expensive to throw out contact lenses after only one use.
But that’s changed. As the demand for contact lenses skyrockets, so too has the supply. As such, prices have decreased, and contact lenses are more cost-effective and popular than ever.
Should you care? If you wear contacts, it’s certainly worth considering the option and understanding the benefits that daily disposable contact lenses may offer. I’m going to run down seven advantages for you here…
Are you thinking about making your first eye doctor appointment? If you’re new to the optometry world, you may not be sure what to expect.
If you’re a bit nervous about going to the eye doctor for the first time, this guide will help you. Here’s what you can expect from the beginning to the end of your eye doctor appointment.
Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory or protection from pesky UV rays; they are actually deep-rooted in history.
While almost every American owns a pair, few know much of anything about the history of sunglasses. Did you know we have ancient group of Eskimos to thank?
Though they may have started for function and not fashion, sunglasses trends work as a pendulum. Styles will be popular for years and then go out of style, only to eventually come back. With aviators to cat-eyes to round glasses, each has held a place in history.
From celebrities with infamous sunglasses collections to the must-have shapes in style for decades, here are some interesting facts about sunglasses!
During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s become common knowledge that touching your nose, mouth, or any part of your face, is a risk.
Your eyes are an important part of the equation too. You can become infected by touching your eyes after touching something on which the virus is present.
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, obviously it’s not easy to avoid touching your eyes. In this article, we’ll look at what you should know—and try to do—to safeguard your eyes and your overall health during these unprecedented times.
