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What Are the Pros and Cons of Mirrored Sunglasses?
Have you ever seen your reflection in a pair of sunglasses? These are called mirrored sunglasses, and at For Eyes, they’re one of our best-selling options for summer, next to polarized sunglasses.
Here’s a guide on the pros and cons of mirrored sunglasses to help you find out if this eyewear is right for you.
Pros and Cons of
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Is There Such a Thing as No-Line Bifocals?
Do you ever find yourself keeping a distance between your favorite book and your face? Perhaps, your eyes feel tired after working on a close-up project for long periods. If this sounds like you, you might have presbyopia, a refractive error that’s common in adults over age 40.
A comprehensive eye exam is vital to diagnose presbyopia, and
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Is 20/10 Vision Good?
Your visual acuity can affect many things in your life, from how you perceive images to how close you need to be to see them in the first place. Eye doctors use 20/20 vision as a standard for the average person’s vision, and when performing a comprehensive eye exam on your eyes, they’ll use it for you, too.
With 20/20 vision being a baseline,
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What Types of Vision Problems Are Common in Children?
According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), children’s eyesight and academics go hand in hand. Proper visual skills are fundamental to helping your child do well in the classroom. Kids use their eyesight in many ways during school, from reading textbooks to working on the computer.
If your child has vision issues, they may
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What Are the Best Nutrients for Eyesight Improvement?
The older you get, you may be at a higher risk for vision loss due to age-related eye diseases. For this reason, preventive eye care steps are essential. Our suggestion? Turn to your diet first and foremost.
Just as your eating choices can affect your body, they can impact your ocular health, too. Let’s examine some of the best nutrients
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Do I Need Glasses for 20/30 Vision?
A visual acuity test is the first step toward finding out if you need glasses. If you have 20/20 vision, based on your eye test, your vision is standard, allowing you to see what the majority of people do from 20 feet away.
What does 20/30 vision mean? It indicates that you can observe something at 20 feet that others see from 30 feet away.
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Does Wearing Glasses Improve Eyesight?
The benefits of wearing glasses are endless. You can correct your vision and protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) light with a UV-blocking coating. Most glasses even last between one to three years with the right care, meaning you won’t need replacement frames too often.
But does wearing glasses improve eyesight? Let’s find out.
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What Does 20/30 Vision Mean?
When you think about eyesight, the phrase that often comes to mind is: 20/20 vision. This may be mistaken for “perfect” vision when, in reality, it’s average.
People with 20/20 vision do tend to have great central vision. However, they may have issues with eye coordination, peripheral vision, and understanding how far away objects are
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How to Take Care of Your Eyes After 40
Did you know you have a higher likelihood of eye issues after you turn 40? Vision complications may arise if you have one of these conditions:
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or glaucoma in your family
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Other medical issues that require prescription medicine
During your 40s, your eye lenses might
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Does Wearing Glasses Make Your Eyes Smaller?
Did your eye doctor tell you that you need glasses for a refractive error? Don’t worry. Corrective eyewear can clear up your vision and alleviate many uncomfortable symptoms, such as blurry vision and eye fatigue.
In fact, prescription lenses may be just what you need to get your vision back on the right track. But does wearing glasses make your
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