Vision Archives

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Hybrid Contact Lenses: A Solution for Difficult Prescriptions?

Written By Lauren Anderson

The majority of contact lenses sold today are either soft lenses or rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses. But there is another type of contact lens.

Hybrid contact lenses combine the features of both types. They have a rigid gas-permeable inner section surrounded by a soft outer skirt.

They’re most often prescribed for people with keratoconus, severe astigmatism, and other corneal conditions that can be difficult to correct with standard contact lenses.

We’re going to discuss exactly what hybrid contact lenses are and how they can help with these conditions.

Wegovy and Vision Loss: Understanding Potential Eye Health Risks

Written By Vivian Cummings

Wegovy (semaglutide) and other GLP-1 medications for weight loss are everywhere. It’s hard to watch an Instagram reel or TV show without seeing ads for them.

If you’re wondering whether Wegovy or other GLP-1s are right for you, you’re not alone. Prescriptions for this class of drug have more than tripled since 2020.

Many people who previously struggled with weight loss are finally finding success on semaglutide or similar medications. GLP-1s work by lowering blood sugar and reducing appetite.

However, all medications have potential side effects, and vision loss is a concern with GLP-1s, particularly Wegovy.

The Long-Term Side Effects of Monovision Contact Lenses

Written By Lauren Anderson

Monovision contact lenses are an innovative solution for people with presbyopia. But some people worry about the side effects they can cause.

Monovision contacts are generally safe and non-invasive. However, some people do find visual trade-offs that persist beyond the expected time it takes to get used to them.

I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. This article summarizes numerous studies to give you the most accurate information on what the science says about the long-term side effects of monovision contact lenses.

What Does 20/25 Vision Mean?

Written By Rachel Shapiro

Have you just gotten an eye exam and been told you have 20/25 vision? You may be confused about what exactly that means.

You probably know that 20/20 vision is the ‘average.’ But where does 20/25 fit on that scale? And more importantly, does it mean you need glasses?

Let’s get to the bottom of it!

Glasses, contacts, and an eye prescription

How Long Are Eye Prescriptions Good For?

Written By Lauren Anderson

If you wear glasses or contacts, you should have an expiration date printed on your prescription. You may be wondering, how long are eye prescriptions good for typically?

In the U.S., prescriptions for glasses usually expire after one or two years. Most contact lens prescriptions are valid for one year.

Eye doctors also have to consider things like age, eye conditions, and the general health of the patient before they decide on an expiration date.

Let’s get into how long eye prescriptions are good for in the U.S. and why some expire sooner than others.