Tag: Eyeglasses
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What Is the Average Lifespan of a Pair of Glasses?
Glasses are an investment in your eye and vision health, so it’s no wonder that you want them to last. Your frames, lenses, and prescription can all change over time. Watching for signs of needing new glasses is critical to ensure your eyes have the ultimate protection.
So, what is the average lifespan of a pair of glasses? Let’s discuss
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What Are the Best Glasses for an Oval Face?
Do you want to figure out your face shape? Follow these three simple steps:
Step #1: Tie up your hair, and stand in front of a mirror.
Step #2: Trace the outline of your face on the mirror using a dry-erase marker.
Step #3: See which part of your face is the widest (e.g., cheekbones, forehead, or jawline).
For oval faces, the typical
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How to Get New Glasses Fast
With over 150 million people wearing glasses or contacts in the U.S. alone, you might have questions about wearing corrective lenses. For instance:
How do you know when to get glasses for farsightedness?
Should you get new glasses or change your prescription?
What are the signs your child needs glasses?
When is the right time to get
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Can You Reuse Lenses in New Frames?
We’ve all been there: dropping and breaking frames while the lenses stay intact. This may be inconvenient since you may be without vision correction until you can get your eyewear repaired. And in some situations, you might have to get creative with some heavy-duty tape until you can make it over to your local optical store.
Once you arrive, you
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How to Clean Glasses Between the Lenses and Frames
Have you heard that one of the best ways to help your glasses last is to keep them clean? Knowing how to clean your glasses between the lenses and frames is essential to maintain your investment for longer.
Let’s explore some of the best cleaners for glasses and the necessary steps to wash your new eyewear.
What is the best cleaner for
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What Eye Insurance Companies Does For Eyes Accept?
Everyone deserves quality vision care at an affordable price. And with the right vision plan, you can save even more.
For Eyes has provided top-notch eye care services for more than 48 years. We have over 110 optical centers between the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with qualified Independent Doctors of Optometry at each location.
Whether you need a
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What Causes Blindness at Birth?
People of all ages can endure issues with their eyesight, even infants. From obstacles during pregnancy to developmental problems, the reasons behind vision loss in babies can vary.
To find out more about what causes blindness at birth, keep reading. For Eyes is here to help.
What causes blindness at birth?
Like other age groups,
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4 Eye Diseases That Cause Blindness
Sudden blindness is a huge concern for many people, as are eye diseases that cause blindness over time. Regular comprehensive eye exams with your optometrist are crucial to pinpoint these conditions and to monitor their progression. That will ensure your eyes get the treatment they need at a fast timeline.
So, what are the most common eye
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What Is Blindness?
Here at For Eyes, our Independent Doctors of Optometry use their expertise to diagnose patients for a wide range of eye issues, including blindness. If you ever have a concern with your vision, you can count on our team to give you the best solutions at an affordable cost.
Whether your vision seems to be gone in one or both eyes, we can help. Our
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Is Cataract Prevention Possible?
Average eye lenses are transparent. If they ever get foggy or discolored, that’s a sign that you may have cataracts, an eye disease that can impact your eyesight over time.
Over 24.4 million people in the U.S. above 40 have cataracts, with a large portion of the remaining population expected to get them before age 75. There are three
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