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When was the last time you got new glasses? It is recommended to get new glasses every 1 to 3 years, but if you notice these factors, it’s time to change your prescription:

Do you get overwhelmed while shopping for the right eye drops? The first step is to determine what eye condition you have:

Eye injuries are the leading cause of vision loss in children, and most of these injures happen while playing sports. Regular eyewear such as eyeglasses and sunglasses do not protect children from eye injuries and in some cases may make an injury worse if they shatter. Protective eyewear is made of ultra-strong polycarbonate, which is a type of plastic that is impact resistant and protects eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Most protective eyewear can actually be made to match glasses or contact prescriptions.

As children get ready to go back to school, it is important to be aware of your child’s vision and eye health. Healthy vision contributes to children’s school readiness, ability to learn and overall healthy development. Often times, symptoms of serious eye conditions may go unnoticed or unreported by children. If symptoms are left untreated, it can become a serious problem.

Allergens are around us all year, whether you are indoors or outdoors. They can trigger symptoms like coughing, sneezing, stuffy and runny nose… and swollen eyes. Once allergens come in contact with your eyes, they can cause the eyes to swell and become red, itchy, watery, and uncomfortable. Here are some helpful tips to help relieve eye allergies, but always check with your doctor or ophthalmologist before you try any treatment: