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Written by East Main Vision Clinic team members especially for you, our valued patients!

UV Protection 2020

Best Sunglasses for UV Protection in 2020

July 10, 2020

Summer is here, and with the promise of longer, brighter days also comes an increased risk of UV damage to your eyes. Sunglasses may often seem like a simple fashion accessory, but they are actually an essential tool for protecting your eyes from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays.

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Foggy glasses

Glasses Fogging Up? Get Fitted for Contact Lenses!

June 16, 2020

We’ve been hearing a lot of complaints about eyeglasses fogging up while wearing face masks. Since it seems these lovely new accessories are going to be a part of our wardrobe for the foreseeable future, we have come up with a solution… Get fitted for contacts!

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Screen Time and Homeschooling

Screen Time and Homeschooling: Why Recess Is Important

May 31, 2020

Due to the spread of COVID-19, millions of American children are now learning at home. Digital homeschooling has provided a dependable alternative form of education. It’s something that parents might even consider sticking with once the global health crisis recedes.

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Best Eye Exercises

Best Eye Exercises When Taking Digital Breaks

May 31, 2020

Working on a computer all day can put a lot of strain on your eyes. Failing to blink often enough, increased visual demands, and poor lighting can all contribute to eyestrain. Besides, many people are turning to smaller digital devices, such as smartphones and tablets, which worsens the problem. Therefore, it is important to perform the best eye exercises when taking digital breaks.

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woman cleaning her glasses

How to Clean and Sanitize Glasses Safely at Home

May 05, 2020

Caring for your glasses every day involves cleaning the lenses properly in order to prevent damage and maintain their optimal condition. Here are some safer ways to clean and sanitize your glasses at home.

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woman rubbing her eyes

How BlephEx Enhances LipiFlow

March 24, 2020

Dry eyes might not sound like a serious problem, but for the many people that suffer from this condition, it can have a considerable impact on their day to day lives. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help to resolve the unpleasant and debilitating symptoms associated with this condition.

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woman putting in contacts

What are Specialty Contact Lenses?

March 24, 2020

Unless you are an experienced contact lens wearer, you may not think that all contacts are the same. After all, they are similar in their shape and design. However, the truth is that there are many types of contact lenses available, meaning that there is nearly always a variety to suit every patient.

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Hard times, tough decisions.

March 19, 2020

True Leadership is servanthood. Put the interests of others at the center of your decisions. On March 17, 2020 I decided to temporarily close my business (tears are welling up in my eyes just typing it). This was the toughest decision I have made in all my years in business. I did it because it is the right thing to do for all of us.

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person with health mask

COVID-19 Blog

March 17, 2020

Due to recommendations from our state board, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule all non-essential, non-urgent appointments for the next two weeks, effective tomorrow, March 18th, 2020. This decision will allow us to protect our most vulnerable patients, increase our efforts at social distancing to slow the progression of COVID-19, and lessen the impact on our critical care facilities. 

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Little girl playing with toys

Common Eye Injuries Around Christmas

December 05, 2019

Most of us are guilty of taking our sight for granted, and it isn’t until we experience a problem with our eyes that we realize just how much we need our vision to help us function day to day. There are many different things that can pose a potential threat to the health and function of our eyes, including trauma and injury.

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