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Why Carrots Are Good for Eyes It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet. They contain vitamins and minerals that support everything from your head to your toes. They promote healthy digestion, skin,...

What Is World Sight Day? World Sight Day is an annual day of celebration and education dedicated to global eye care. The day is coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).   The initiative behind World...

We’re thrilled to kick off another year of celebrating self-expression through eyewear with style icon extraordinaire, Tan France. This year, Tan has curated five styles-of-the-season categories for us: Tan’s Top Picks, Bold (for that Main...

When Is National Eye Exam Month? National Eye Exam Month is observed every year in August to raise awareness about the importance of routine eye care and eye exams. It also serves as a helpful reminder to schedule a comprehensive eye exam...

From oversized frames to classic wayfarers, there are many types of sunglasses to choose from. And aside from your favorite sunglass styles, there are also several sunglass lens options to look into when selecting your next pair of shades....

Trifocal lenses are multifocal eyeglass lenses equipped with three different corrective powers. One power is for distant vision correction, one is for intermediate, and one is for near vision. If you have trouble seeing clearly at any...

There may come a time when you need to know how to get an eyelash out of your eye, or how to remove sand or dirt particles. How to get stuff out of your eye depends on where it is, how it may have gotten there, and how easy it is to...

Grey eyes are one of the most unique eye colors in the world. Their hues range from pale to smoky and steely to grey-blue and grey-green. With captivating shades across the spectrum, grey is one of the least common but perhaps the most...

Reviewed by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on October 6, 2023 Do you know the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist? They both play an important role in the health of your eyes, but there are differences in their training and...

Written by Sonia Kelley, OD, MS on September 15, 2023 A simple way to understand a diopter is to think of it as the lens power of your glasses or contacts. It’s a unit of measurement for how much a curved lens bends light. The number of...