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Celebrity Sunglasses: 9 of Our Favorite Celeb-Approved Looks

Between music videos, press appearances, concerts, and street style, pop stars offer endless style inspiration alongside their catchy tunes. Because of their proximity to the fashion world, they are often seen rotating between the trendiest of shades and no-fail style staples. Read on for nine of the hottest celebrity sunglasses looks—and how to get the look yourself.

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Opthamalogists, optometrists, opticians

Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, & Optician: What’s the Difference?

Have you started to notice subtle changes in your vision? Maybe you need to squint a bit when reading or perhaps you notice more frequent headaches or even some hazy, double vision while driving. If anything sounds familiar, it might be time to schedule an eye exam. But who should you see? Should you schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, or an optician?

Whatever happened to the good ole eye doctor? If you are struggling to choose the right type of specialist to visit when you are experiencing an issue with your vision, you’re not alone. Many people are confused when it comes to understanding the difference between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians.

Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians are all eye care professionals with a specific role in helping diagnose, treat, and care for your eyes. However, where the specialties differ is the level of training specifically required for the services provided by each type of provider.

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Eye strain

Treating and Preventing Eye Strain

Are your eyes burning, dry, or just seem to water insistently?  Do you notice this happening more after work or near the end of the day? 

The burning sensation that seemingly comes out of nowhere and the headaches and blurred vision that tend to follow a day spent reading, driving, or staring at a digital screen could be a sign that you need glasses or contact lenses—or it could be a sign that you are suffering from eye strain.

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night vision

How to Improve Night Vision: Our Top Tips to Try

As a kid, I remember wanting to be like Superman. Ah, to be faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive. But the one superpower I really wish I had now is night vision!  

If you’re over 40, there’s a good chance you know exactly what I’m talking about. As we age, and especially after 40, the lenses in our eyes start to change, which affects our ability to see clearly, especially at night. In fact, people in their 50s generally require twice as much light to see well in the dark as someone in their 30s, according to the National Safety Council.

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what to expect online vision test

What to Expect During Your Online Vision Test

Did you know you can get a free online vision test right here on EZContacts.com? The test is designed to enable those who qualify to renew a prescription for contact lenses or eyeglasses.

This article answers what we anticipated to be your initial questions about the process of renewing your eyewear prescription online. Here, we’ll step you through exactly how the free online vision test works. It’s easy.

Here’s a TL;DR synopsis

Taking the test requires about 10 to 15 minutes and you’ll need:

  • A credit card (to calibrate the size of the display)
  • A smartphone and computer to take the exam.
  • A space where you can stand 10 feet from your computer.

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