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Transition to Electrochromics?

Posted on July 25th, 2011 · Posted in Eyeglasses

There is no denying that high-quality prescription sunglasses offer unsurpassed visual comfort and protection from harmful UV radiation.  There is also no denying the inconvenience of carrying multiple pairs of.. Read more

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Why Do My Eyes Get Tired Faster When I Wear Contacts Versus Glasses?

Posted on July 23rd, 2011 · Posted in Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses

Another great question popped up recently over on Quora.  A poster noticed that his distance vision with glasses or contact lenses was fairly equal, but when he worked at the.. Read more

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Reading Glasses After LASIK? Why!?!?

Posted on July 19th, 2011 · Posted in Eyeglasses, General, Surgery

LASIK has become a very popular procedure in recent years.  The goal being that a person can minimize or eliminate their dependency on glasses or contact lenses for clear vision. .. Read more

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Can Sunlight Stop Nearsightedness?

Posted on July 13th, 2011 · Posted in General

Let’s face it…despite its sweltering surface temperature of an estimated 5,780 Kelvin, our sun is pretty cool customer. Think about all the great stuff it does: allows plants to grow.. Read more

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FirstView Fans + Elmore SPCA = A Win for the Animals

Posted on July 12th, 2011 · Posted in General

Our Fan Appreciation Event on Facebook recently wrapped up with a donation of $1,000 and supplies to the Elmore SPCA in Peru, New York.  Those who followed or participated in the event.. Read more

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“Creative” Contact Lens Storage

Posted on July 11th, 2011 · Posted in Contact Lenses

Eye doctors see some pretty crazy stuff.  Ask a few what the weirdest thing they have seen or heard today and you’re likely to get some stories you could use.. Read more

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July Is Eye Injury Prevention Month

Posted on July 4th, 2011 · Posted in Eye Health, General

Happy 4th of July!  We hope everyone has a fun and relaxing holiday in the company of friends and family. At the same time, it’s important to practice good judgement.. Read more

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We Make You 91.81% Happy

Posted on June 27th, 2011 · Posted in General

A recent study has ranked the medical professions based on patient satisfaction and optometry came in at number #5. The study, performed by Press Ganey Associates, Inc., surveyed more than.. Read more

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News Flash: Exercise Is Good for You

Posted on June 21st, 2011 · Posted in Eye Health

Researchers in Australia recently completed studies on the effects of dynamic exercise on various ocular parameters (ie. intraocular pressure, axial length of the eye, etc.)   Specifically, the researchers took.. Read more

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eye2eye interview with the Punctal Plug

Posted on June 9th, 2011 · Posted in Dry Eye, Eye Health

Dry eye affects millions of people worldwide.  Symptoms can vary from a mild, temporary irritation all the way up to significant visual compromise due to scarring of the surface of.. Read more