Vision Archives

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Can You Get Pink Eye From a Fart? The Truth About Conjunctivitis

Written By Roda Novenario

One of the more persistent questions on the internet is, “Can you get pink eye from a fart?” This is a serious question that has tainted the name of the good ’ol fart, a natural and necessary bodily function. It must be avenged!

Seriously, though … Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an eye inflammation that can be contagious. There are several causes of conjunctivitis, such as bacteria, viruses, or allergens. Fortunately, being nearby when someone lets one rip isn’t one of them.

It’s time to demystify pink eye!

Transition Contact Lenses: Get Them While Supplies Last!

Written By Roda Novenario

Transition contact lenses are an innovation in lens technology that took a long time to arrive. While eyeglasses have had transition tech for a while, contact lens wearers were forced to bring their shades in case it got too bright out.

Like the glasses, transition contacts are designed to adapt to changing light levels. If the sun’s glare gets in the way, the tint adjusts to give your eyes a break. The result? You get visual clarity without fussing over sunglasses or running for cover!

Unfortunately, transition lenses have been discontinued. While there are still limited supplies available, they’re going fast. Don’t despair, though. There are some good alternatives to try!

Let’s discuss transition lenses and go over some of the other options you can try once supplies are gone for good!

(Left): Prada Caramel Havana square frames with corrective lenses; (Right) Alcon Dailies Total 1 contact lenses

Corrective Lenses: What Are the Benefits?

Written By Amina Katana

Do you find yourself squinting to see road signs? Or maybe you get frequent unexplained headaches? You’re not alone!

Here’s a statistic you probably didn’t expect to see today. According to The Vision Council, 197.6 million adults in the United States use vision correction. That’s a whopping 75.6% of the adult population!

Now that you know how common it is, perhaps it’s time to see if corrective lenses can help you. By walking you through some of the benefits, I’ll help you take the first step toward better vision and a higher quality of life!

A man visibly in pain, holding his left hand over his left eye

Medically Necessary Contact Lenses: What They Are and Who Needs Them

Written By Amina Katana

When it comes to lenses, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some people might need them for common problems like being unable to see up close or far away, but some versions are medically necessary contact lenses.

They go beyond common issues and can improve the quality of life for countless people, so let’s find out what they are and who can benefit from them.

A woman's long eyelashes are touching the lenses of her glasses

Eyewear Gone Viral: Eyelashes Touching Glasses and Other Funny Moments

Written By Amina Katana

Let’s be real; finding perfect eyewear isn’t always easy. Even if you have your ideal prescription and find glasses that look great, there are always pesky little things that get in the way of fully enjoying them.

I’m here to make your day with a top 10 list of pet peeves that people who wear glasses can relate to. Are they annoying? Absolutely! But I’ll be the first to admit that they can also be pretty funny. Ready to dive in?