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Have you heard about contact lenses that can be worn for a week straight without having to remove them to sleep? Learn about them here.

3 Non-Surgical Treatment Options For Children With Amblyopia

4 April 2016
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Amblyopia, colloquially called lazy eye, is an eye condition characterized by decreased vision in one eye. It occurs when the brain decides to favor one eye and ignore information from the other eye; this can happen if the eyes are misaligned or if one eye has better vision than the other. The ignored eye—in response to being ignored by the brain—may then wander and become lazy. A number of treatments are available for children with ambylopia. Read More …

5 Things Travelers Need To Know About Blinding Trachoma

10 December 2015
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Blinding trachoma is not much of a concern in the United States or in other developed countries, but if you plan to travel to parts of the developing world, you could be at risk of contracting this sight-threatening eye infection. Here are five things travelers need to know about blinding trachoma. What causes blinding trachoma? Blinding trachoma is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, a bacteria. This bacteria spreads through personal contact with infected people or through contact with items that infected people have touched, like towels or cloths. Read More …

Ask Your Optometrist About Diabetic Retinopathy: Are You At Risk?

20 November 2015
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If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or gestational diabetes during pregnancy, you've probably been told to have routine eye exams, as the disease may affect the blood vessels in your eyes. An eye condition you need to be aware of is diabetic retinopathy, which may cause serious vision problems if left unchecked. During your next eye exam, ask an optometrist at a clinic like Arizona Eye Specialists about this condition. Read More …

Does My Newborn Really Need Antibiotic Eye Ointment After Birth?

13 October 2015
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A common procedure performed in maternity wards is the application of erythromycin ointment on a newborn's eyes shortly after delivery. If you are hoping for an unmedicated and low-intervention birth, you might be wondering why this ointment is given and if your newborn really needs it. As a parent, you can decline medical procedures on behalf of your child, but you should risks and benefits before making the decision. What is erythromycin for? Read More …

5 Foods To Help Prevent Glaucoma

28 July 2015
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Among adults, glaucoma is one of the leading causes of loss of vision. Essentially, glaucoma is the natural build up of pressure inside of the eye. This pressure can lead to cataracts and other forms of detrimental phenomena to your vision. This is not to say that Glaucoma is not something you can't prevent. Healthy living in general can help, but among healthy lifestyle choices, healthy eating is one of the most important things you can do to decrease your chances of developing glaucoma. Read More …
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contacts that don't need removed at night

I have worn contact lenses for the last twenty years and never had any problems with them. I had heard about contact lenses that could be worn for a week straight without having to remove them to sleep. This is something that really interested me because there are mornings that I just don't have the time to mess around cleaning and putting in new lenses. I liked the thought of being able to watch TV in bed without having my glasses pressing on the sides of my head. I created this blog to provide other contact lens wearers with the information that I used to decide whether or not to try these new lenses.