How women’s health impacts long-term vision wellness
Women’s Eye Health Awareness: Putting Yourself First
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Eye Health

March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day when women are honored and their accomplishments celebrated worldwide. From medicine to law, entrepreneurship to corporate leadership, education to the military, women are achieving great strides in areas of business like never before. In addition to professional achievements, International Women’s Day is a time for women to […]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month and its link to eye health
Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Your Vision
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Eye Injuries

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month in the USA and Canada, a time when those living with the disorder, their family members, friends, and community come together to raise awareness and share helpful information. People with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their loved ones are encouraged to share their stories, struggles, and successes to educate and support […]

UV Safety Awareness Month tips to protect your eyes
UV Safety Awareness Month
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Eye Care

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, and no wonder! With the summer sun out in full force, protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays is more important than ever. During this month, people who have suffered from UV ray damage and their loved ones are encouraged to share their experiences and advice. Use the hashtag […]

Health benefits of outdoor activity for eyes and overall wellness
Get Some Fresh Air! Go Outside to Boost Your Body & Eye Health
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Eye Health

Scientific studies abound with support for the timeless wisdom of moms everywhere! Spending more time outdoors is good for kids. It keeps their bodies in good shape, protects against obesity and a variety of diseases, sharpens distance vision, and reduces their chances of myopia (nearsightedness). Are you a skeptic that sending your kids outside to […]

Preventing and treating sports-related eye injuries
Sports-Related Eye Injuries
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Eye Injuries

September Is Sports Eye Safety Month! Ocular sports trauma is among the leading causes of permanent vision loss in North America. Tens of thousands of people get treated for sports-related eye injuries a year, with the most common injuries occurring during water sports and basketball. Infections, corneal abrasions, eye socket fractures, and detached retinas are […]

Tips for safely wearing colored contact lenses on Halloween
Wearing Colored Contact Lenses This Halloween? Beware and Take Care!
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Contact Lens

Countless adults, teens, and even children will be wearing colored contact lenses this Halloween, but few are aware of the risks involved. Ever wondered what those cat-eye contacts are doing to your eyes? If you got them without a prescription, beware of health complications. Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by educating yourself and others […]

Enjoying fall colors with clear and healthy vision
Fall is Here! Do You Wish You Could See the Leaves Changing Color?
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Blogs, Eye Care

We offer specialized glasses for color blindness in Worcester As autumn pushes the year forwards, everyone oohs and ahs over the fiery tones of the changing fall leaves set against a vivid backdrop of summer greenery. But if you have color blindness, whether you visit or live in a location with fall foliage, you probably […]

Contact Lenses
Here’s Why Hydrogen Peroxide is an Excellent Contact Lens Solution
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Contact Lens

Once you and your doctor have decided on the type of contact lenses you’ll need, it’s time to choose the most suitable contact lens solution for your eyes and contacts. There exist 2 different types of solutions for contact lenses: Multipurpose and Hydrogen Peroxide-based. While both remove debris and build-up, and disinfect lenses, only hydrogen […]

How smoking negatively affects vision and eye health
How Smoking Impacts Vision
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Blogs, Eye Health

Smoking harms nearly every system in your body, including your eyes. Though we are all aware of the health effects associated with smoking, such as lung cancer, heart disease, and bad teeth, few know about the negative impact it can have on our vision. Smoking and Eye Disease Smoking, especially 20 cigarettes or more daily […]