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Bye Presbyopia Glasses, Hello Eye Drops? New Clinical Evidence

Eye drops instead of reading glasses? It might not be science fiction anymore! 

A recent Guardian article discussed newly developed presbyopia eye drops that, when used twice a day, can allow you to see more clearly when viewing things up close. Goodbye, reading glasses!

I dug deeper, and I learned that using eye drops to “fix” presbyopia isn’t a new idea. Some drops have been in use or under development since 2021. Let’s find out more about this and explore our options more closely!

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Acuvue Rebate: What Is It & Is It Worth It?

If you’ve shopped for ACUVUE contacts recently, you may have seen them advertising their ACUVUE rebate. But what is this?

In a nutshell, the ACUVUE rebate is the same as the MyACUVUE® Rewards program. You get a rebate (or a partial refund) when you buy ACUVUE products as long as you have proof of purchase.

You need to sign up with ACUVUE to qualify. But should you bother? Let’s go into the details of this program and see if it’s worth it!

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Are Polycarbonate Eyeglasses Safe? Your Questions Answered

How about glasses made from the same material used in space helmets and bulletproof glass? Pretty cool, right? 

Polycarbonate was initially developed in the 1950s for electrical insulation and aircraft cockpits. In the 1960s, it was used in the helmets worn by Apollo 11’s crew. It became bulletproof in the ’80s, sandwiched between layers of glass.

Soon, the eyewear industry saw the potential to turn this super-tough material into “super” lenses. Now, I’m here to answer your most pressing questions about polycarbonate eyeglasses!

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