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Can EZContacts Support Acuvue Reward? And Other EZ Perks

Written By Roda Novenario

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Each month, we get a lot of people asking, “Can EZContacts support Accue reward?” They seem to be referring to MyACUVUE, an Acuvue rewards program. The company offers members who purchase contact lenses up to $250 annually with proof of qualified purchases.

So, does EZContacts support MyACUVUE rewards? Unfortunately, the answer is “No.” That said, EZContacts does offer alternative reward opportunities that might even surpass the total rewards of a MyACUVUE membership. And you don’t need to limit yourself to one brand! Read on to learn how to enjoy rewards for EZContacts eyewear purchases.

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Are Blue Eyes More Sensitive to Light? Learn More About Those Baby Blues!

Written By Roda Novenario

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From Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman to Margot Robbie and Chris Hemsworth, there’s no denying the intense power of blue eyes. One look, and you just want to disappear into them.

Blue-eyed beings might as well be vampires, unnatural in their beauty and masterful in their seduction.

But wait … Are blue eyes more sensitive to light? Like vampires?!

Before you threaten your blue-eyed friends with a wooden stake, let’s dive deep into blue-eyed fiction and facts and get to the bottom of this.

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Eye Drops for Dry Eyes: Do They Really Work?

Written By Roda Novenario

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Dry eyes are such a pain! If you’re like me, you wake up with stinging eyes. A trip to the bathroom to douse water over them doesn’t work. Sometimes, water makes the condition feel worse. Even after a good night’s sleep, your eyes feel tired. You are sensitive to light. And you may also feel some itchiness and a sandy feeling in your eyes.

These are just some symptoms of dry eyes and dry eye syndrome, a condition affecting up to 34% of the population and up to 70% of older people.

Despite these staggering statistics, many people choose to ignore their dry eyes. Or, they don’t book an appointment with their eye doctor to get a proper diagnosis and prescription. It is tempting to self-diagnose and just choose from the many over-the-counter eye drops for dry eyes. But do you know which ones to choose? And do they really work?

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Is 20/15 Vision Good?

Written By Roda Novenario

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According to a study done in 2019, 81% of Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets players have a visual acuity of 20/15 or better. If you’ve seen the number of times those guys strike out, you might think: “Is 20/15 vision good?”

In all seriousness, 20/20 vision is supposedly the gold standard for eyesight. What does 20/15 even mean?

In this article, we’ll explain everything, including how 20/15 compares to the average person’s eyesight and whether or not this score comes with any superpowers.

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Is 20/40 Vision Bad?

Written By Roda Novenario

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Is 20/40 vision bad? That’s a tricky question, and there’s no quick answer.

Based on a standard where having 20/20 vision is considered normal, 20/40 vision isn’t ideal. But does that make it bad?

There are so many layers to get through, but let’s start peeling them back one by one. Spoiler alert: The answer might not be what you expect.