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Eye Shapes: Which Eye Shape Do I Have? What Glasses Are Best?

People often choose eyeglass frames based on price and style, but the shape of your eyes matters too. Understanding what eye shape you have and how frames could enhance them could help you choose glasses that look better on your face. What Different Eye Shapes Are There? Several different types of eye shapes exist. Here’s […]

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Eye Patches for Eye Health – Uses, Types, and How They Work

Eye patches are one tool that eye doctors have to treat patients who have one of a small number of conditions. They are mostly used to treat a lazy eye or crossed eyes in children and double vision. It’s rare that someone has a wear a patch long-term, and most treatments that involve its use […]

Contact Lenses & The Environment

It is estimated that between six to ten metric tonnes of plastic lenses end up in wastewater in the U.S. each year. As contact lenses break down into smaller fragments, they pose a huge threat to aquatic environments. As small marine life mistake these for food, these small plastics are introduced into food chains. Eventually, […]

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