Vision Archives

Why Is My Eyesight Getting Worse? Common Causes Explained

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you wondering, why is my eyesight getting worse? A lot of people think that declining eyesight is simply a part of getting older. And sometimes that’s true.

But other times, changes to your vision can be linked to different eye conditions.

Reading an article like this one is no replacement for getting an eye exam. But understanding how your vision is changing can provide some clues about what could be going on and what treatment options you could try.

Are road signs getting harder to read? Do you find yourself holding your phone farther away? Or is your vision normal in the morning but blurry after a long day at work?

The answers to those questions can often give you an idea about the underlying cause. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons people’s eyesight gets worse and what can be done about it.

Does EZContacts Take VSP: What To Know

Written By Vivian Cummings

Vision insurance can be very confusing! It can be tricky to know which eyewear retailers take vision insurance. You may also be unsure about how to use your benefits.

If you’re asking, does EZContacts take VSP, I’m here to help. I’ll break down how to use your VSP benefits on EZContacts. I’ll also answer some other frequently asked questions about vision insurance.

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What Is the Most Attractive Eye Color?

Written By Rachel Shapiro

Eyes are often one of the first things we notice about someone. Whether they’re bright blue, light brown, striking green, or somewhere in between, eye color can leave an impression.

But what’s the most attractive eye color? It can be tricky to measure since it’s often subjective. However, a couple of surveys can help us get an idea of the eye colors people generally find most attractive.

Let’s go through the survey results, opinions from Reddit users, and a few other factors that go into eye attractiveness.

MiSight Contact Lenses: Can They Slow Childhood Myopia?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Can MiSight contact lenses really slow childhood myopia? That’s what the research says.

Clinical studies have found that MiSight lenses can significantly reduce myopia progression. They can also reduce the physical changes in the eye that cause a child’s prescription to become stronger over time.

So, how do these lenses work? And why are they becoming one of the most widely discussed tools in the management of childhood myopia?

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Hard Contact Lenses vs RGP Lenses: Are They the Same?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are hard contact lenses and rigid gas-permeable lenses the same? The answer is… yes and no.

Today, if someone says they wear “hard contact lenses,” they’re most likely talking about rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses. These are hard (or rigid) contact lenses that allow oxygen to pass through them. Or, in other words, they are “gas permeable.”

The terms are now used so interchangeably that they’ve effectively become synonymous. However, technically, they’re not the same thing. While most modern hard contact lenses are RGP lenses, the original hard contacts were something quite different.

Keep reading to find out how the original hard contacts evolved into the RGP lenses used today, and how that evolution changed contact lens technology forever.