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SPORTS VISION: SEE CLEARLY AS YOU PROTECT YOUR EYES   If you have ever played sports and worn glasses, you know the limitations in doing so. Glasses present obvious mobility and peripheral vision issues. In addition, glasses offer little protection and actually can contribute to damage to the eyes if...

BEFORE BACK-TO-SCHOOL, GET BACK-TO-THE-OPTOMETRIST FOR BETTER LEARNING   Vision is a dominant process in the growth, development and daily performance of children.  In fact, EIGHTY PERCENT OF WHAT STUDENTS LEARN IS THROUGH VISION.  And yet, 86 percent of all school-age children have not had a complete eye examination.  Ever.  ...

Protect Your Eyes by Attending Professional Fireworks Displays   We suggest that families and friends stay away from private firework use this year and instead enjoy professional displays to protect and preserve eyesight.    Each year over the holiday, thousands of adults and children are seriously injured as a result...

ALL EYES ARE ON YOU:  WEDDING DAY MAKEUP TIPS FOR CONTACT LENS WEARERS   Most brides spend extra time applying makeup on their wedding day. Whether you are planning to do your own makeup, or hire a professional makeup artist, brides who wear contact lenses should take extra care with...

LAWN AND GARDEN: AVOID TRIMMER TROUBLE BY USING EYE PROTECTION   When it comes to landscaping, nothing puts the finishing touches on a tidy garden or yard like a power lawn trimmer. Trimmers are the second most popular lawn implement, behind the lawn mower, with gardeners and homeowners.Unfortunately, these nylon...