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Getting the right frames for your face shape can be a challenging task. That is quite understandable, with your face being the most important feature when choosing eyeglasses. If you do not know where to start, look at the mirror. Get conversant with your facial features and find out your face shape. Here are common face shapes and the frames that suit each of them.

Contact lenses are an extremely versatile and popular way of correcting common refractive eye errors, such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. These conditions occur when the light that passes through the eyes isn’t refracted directly onto the retina at the back of the eyes, where it’s turned into messages sent up to the brain. This happens when the cornea – the clear, domed part at the front of the eye - isn’t perfectly shaped, such as when it is too long compared to the focusing power of the eye.

If you have poor vision caused by nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, but you are frustrated by the limitations posed by wearing prescription eyewear, then you may be considering laser vision correction. More specifically, you may be considering LASIK.

Every parent should make regular eye exam appointments for their child. A good optometrist will provide the best eye care for your child. They are well-trained and have effective clinical tools to perform eye exams. There are many benefits of regular eye exams for your little one. Here are some of them.

More than 16 million adults in the United States suffer from diagnosed dry eye disease. Data reveal that prevalence is higher among women than men and seems to increase with age. In fact, it’s particularly notable among those who are 18 to 34 years old.

Glaucoma refers to numerous eye conditions that damage your optic nerve. It’s a part of your eye that’s responsible for transmitting information to your brain. If you’re African American, diabetic, older than 60 years old, or have parents or siblings with glaucoma, you’re at a higher risk of developing the disease.

The average worker in the United States spends about seven hours each day on the computer. With the stringent protocol to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus, more and more people stay home. Viewing your digital screens for long periods, whether for online work or class, can lead to computer vision syndrome (CVS). Symptoms can range from dry or watery eyes, blurry vision to headaches. To avoid these, digital screen protection for your eyes would be essential. Here are some smart buys to shield your eyes from the dangers of blue light:

People with irregular cornea have trouble getting regular lenses. This is because most contact lenses only cover the eye’s pupil. Scleral lenses are designed to fit over the entire cornea. They provide a smooth surface over the corneal irregularity. This helps to improve the function of the cornea. Scleral contact lenses are gas permeable. They offer better comfort and function than normal lenses. The size of the lenses is determined by the complexity of the eye condition. Here are some of the people that can be helped to see better by using scleral lenses.

Laser vision correction is a good option for people who want to permanently correct their refractive error and see clearly without nearsightedness, but again, this solution isn’t suitable or wanted by every patient. Fortunately, there is a new alternative to all of the above treatments for nearsightedness – orthokeratology, or ortho-k.

If you have shopped for glasses before, you might wonder why some types look better on the rack than on you. This can have to do with your face shape. Some types of glasses work better with certain types of faces. Knowing your face shape will help you choose the best glasses.