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myopia in children

Myopia in Children: How to Treat and Manage This Condition

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It’s that time of the year again… Time to stock up on pencils, wide-ruled notebook paper, and get your kids’ eyes checked. All kids should have their eyes checked at the beginning of each school year and prior to kindergarten. Many learning disabilities are diagnosed incorrectly and may in fact be vision problems. In particular, myopia in children is on the rise.

Estimates claim 20% of children have refractive errors and require either glasses or contact lenses to improve their vision. Myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism are the most common refractive conditions. Additionally, lazy eye can be present in children and needs to be treated as soon as possible to prevent permanent vision loss.

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polarized lenses

What Are Polarized Sunglasses? A Quick Guide

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If you spend time outdoors, you probably understand just how beneficial a high-quality pair of polarized sunglasses is. But you may have some questions about them. You may wonder what are polarized sunglasses, how do they actually work, and do they actually protect your eyes?

Let’s take a look at polarized lenses to better understand how they work, their benefits and drawbacks, and whether or not they really provide an increased level of protection for your eyes.

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Timeless tortioseshell eyeglass frames

Tortoise Shell Glasses: Our Top 5 Elegant & Timeless Frames

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Although they have been around for centuries, tortoise shell glasses are a timeless classic, modernized by recent shapes and colorways, and flattering to all face shapes, ages, and genders.

Though once a luxury material made from real tortoise shells, the modern acetate counterpart still offers the same dose of effortlessness and style with added durability. Its long history was utilized in everything from furniture to the first styles of fashionable glasses, starting with the Ancient Greeks.

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Contact lenses myths

Can Contact Lenses Freeze: Debunking 16 Common Contact Myths

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More than 45 million Americans wear contact lenses to correct their vision. Some say it’s life-changing. However, like many medical devices, contact lenses are often misunderstood by potential new users and existing users. People have many questions about contacts, from can contact lenses freeze to whether they can get lost behind your eyes.

We want you to be fully informed when you make decisions regarding your vision, and so we’ve compiled a list of 16 myths and/or misunderstandings that surround the use and care of contact lenses. It’s possible some will “open your eyes” to trying contacts or using them as they should be. So, can contact lenses freeze? Can they pop out? Let’s dive into these myths!

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