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

contact lenses

Dangers of Non-prescribed Contact Lenses

October 25, 2022

Contact lenses were first created to be a new form of prescriptive eyewear. But as eyeglasses have shifted to be more than corrective accessories and become fashion statements, so have contact lenses. You can now get contact lenses purely for aesthetic or fashion purposes. You can use lenses to change the color of your eye or the appearance of your pupils.

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Foods to Avoid With Macular Degeneration

October 19, 2022

You can slow the progression of macular degeneration or prevent it through your diet. What you serve on your plate and put in your mouth daily plays a significant role in the health of your eyes. You have the power to avoid macular degeneration.

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How Long Does It Take Neurolens to Work?

October 18, 2022

In today's digital world, we are using our eyes less and less to their full potential, and we are being exposed to many ocular issues because of this. One of the many eye conditions that has developed is eye misalignment. Misaligned eyes are relatively common, as about two-thirds of all working people have them. They cause various symptoms that are easy to miss if you are not familiar with them.

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misight contacts

Can MiSight® Contacts Reverse Myopia Progression?

August 17, 2022

Myopia is an eye condition that causes blurry vision when focusing on distant objects. It usually starts in childhood and progresses until vision stabilizes in early adulthood. The goal is to prevent or limit childhood myopia progression since it can lead to other vision complications.

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vision exams for kids

At What Age Should a Child Have a Vision Test?

August 11, 2022

Vision is fundamental to every child’s development. Without good eyesight, they may miss some key milestones they need to achieve; however, children adapt very easily making it difficult to spot and many parents may not be aware of their visual needs.

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daily contacts

Should I Consider Daily Contacts for the Summer?

July 18, 2022

During the summer months, most people tend to spend more time outdoors, plan more travel, take family vacations and be on-the-go for much longer than cold, dark fall and winter days. Sometimes, that can be hard for people who wear contact lenses, increased wind, sun exposure, and sand are the usual culprits if your eyes look tired, irritated, and red by the end of the day.

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man looking through uv and polarized sunglasses

What Is the Difference Between Polarized and UV Sunglasses?

June 27, 2022

Not all shades are created equal, let’s review the two basics when it comes to choosing a sunglass. Polarized or UV-blocking often come paired together so easy to see why there may be some confusion, each one interacts with light differently.

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young boy using MiSight contacts

5 Questions to Ask Your Optometrist Regarding MiSight®

June 27, 2022

MiSight® is a contact lens approved by the FDA for myopia treatment. Your eye doctor may recommend these contacts if your child is diagnosed with myopia. They are revolutionary and control the progression of the condition in children.

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Man with allergies, itchy eyes

5 Reasons Why You May Have Itchy Eyes

May 26, 2022

Well, it’s here, the time of year we see a yellow cover over our cars, white puffy seeds floating by in the wind, and itchy eyes and noses! While spring brings the fresh flowers, rain, and other wonderful changes, if you suffer from allergies, you probably want to hide away right now.

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How to Protect Your Eyes From UV Rays

May 13, 2022

Summer will be here soon, and all that sunshine is excellent for Vitamin D levels but there are other cautions to be had while spending hours outdoors. As you enjoy the sunrays, it is essential to prioritize eye safety. Too much exposure to the harmful rays can result in short or long-term impact on your eyes. For this reason, protecting your eyes is imperative.  

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