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Your eyes are unique. And they speak volumes about your health. Whether you’re dealing with common vision concerns, living with an eye disease, or trying to preserve your sight as you age, our optometrists, ophthalmologists and other specialists have the information and guidance you need.

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February 21, 2025/Eye Care

PRK vs. LASIK: What’s the Difference?

PRK and LASIK are both laser eye surgeries that can help you see better, but they’re different in technique, recovery time and who can benefit

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February 3, 2025/Primary Care

Dry Air Can Negatively Impact Your Health — Here’s What To Do About It

Investing in a humidifier and keeping yourself hydrated can help you stay healthy despite dry air

Person reading eye chart during eye exam
January 28, 2025/Eye Care

How Often Do You Really Need an Eye Exam?

Eye exams are recommended once a year, especially if you have risk factors like vision loss, diabetes or a family history of eye disease

Eye with a stye on the lower lid
January 21, 2025/Eye Care

How To Get Rid of a Stye

Keep your eyes clean and try to stay makeup- and contacts-free to help move healing along

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December 17, 2024/Eye Care

Can You Have a Contact Lens Allergy?

While rare, it is possible to have an allergic reaction to materials used in contact lenses or ingredients found in contact solution

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December 13, 2024/Eye Care

Look At This! 40+ Foods To Boost Your Eye Health

A diet built around fruits, vegetables and healthy fats is a clear 20/20 benefit for your vision

Person holding contact lens on finger up to their eye
December 2, 2024/Eye Care

Tips To Avoid Eye Infection From Contacts

Keep your eyes healthy by not sleeping in your contacts, properly caring for your lenses and wearing eye protection when necessary

Person in shower, with water running over their face
November 22, 2024/Eye Care

Can You Shower With Contacts?

While it may seem harmless, showering — or even swimming or washing your face — with contacts in can cause sensitivity to light, irritation and even an infection

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November 20, 2024/Eye Care

Can You Use Contact Solution as Eye Drops?

The plain answer is ‘no’ — ingredients meant to clean and disinfect your contact lenses can cause irritation, redness or dryness to your eyes

Person with head against eye exam equipment, with provider looking through other end at eyes
October 30, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

Your Vision Can Predict Dementia — Here’s How

Changes to your vision may have an impact on the way your brain processes information

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