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MYOPIA CONTROL VOL 2, PART 3 of 4, BY BENJAMIN V CLINGAN, OD

Contact Lenses, Defocus lenses, Myopia, New Product, news, Uncategorized, Vision Tips, Visual Health Tips

This blog will talk about the difference between multifocal contacts/glasses and peripheral defocus contacts/glasses. The reason we need these treatment options is the fact that regular glasses and contacts actually encourage myopia to increase. This happens because the central vision is placed correctly in the front central retina but the peripheral vision is placed behind […]

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MYOPIA CONTROL VOL 2, PART 2 of 4, BY BENJAMIN V CLINGAN, OD

Eye drops, Healthy Eyes, Myopia, Uncategorized, Vision Tips, Visual Health Tips

So, we are back on with myopia control again. If you were able to use the calculator with the link from the last post, you may have noticed that the most effective way to control myopia is with 1% Atropine eye drops once at night. While effective, the drops do come with some significant side

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MYOPIA CONTROL VOL 2, PART 1 of 4, BY BENJAMIN V CLINGAN, OD

Myopia, Vision Tips, Visual Health Tips

We have talked about myopia control before on this blog. I wanted to update everyone on some new studies and products. Myopia (near-sightedness) generally increases as children age. More efforts and new products are being designed to slow this progression. We have mentioned most of them in previous posts: multifocal contact lenses, progressive addition lenses

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OCTOBER INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE!

Designer Frames, Eyeglass Frames, Sale, Specials, Uncategorized

Find great styles of eyeglass frames and sunglasses all on sale 20-60% off * through the end of October. We carry SALT Optics (shown here is the Tiffany model), Oakley, Modo, Ronit Furst, Mad in Italy, Maui Jim, Vera Bradley, Blackfin, Silhouette, Aspire, Eyephorics 2.5, and Kate Spade, among other great lines. Stop in early

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KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY PART IV BY BENJAMIN CLINGAN, OD

Dry Eye, Healthy Eyes, Vision Tips

Last post, we discussed how cosmetics can interfere with our ocular hygiene. This post we will discuss a couple of ways everyone can improve ocular hygiene. Warm compress – As mentioned last time, we have important glands (Meibomian glands) that line our eyelids. Keeping these glands open and working properly is essential. The oil (or

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AUGUST IS CHILDREN’S EYE HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology has named August as the Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. It’s recommended that you have your baby’s eyes examined early in life, at about six months of age, and then again prior to starting school. Regular eye examinations throughout their school years will help ensure any eye problems are

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KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY PART III BY BENJAMIN CLINGAN, OD

Healthy Eyes, Vision Tips

In Part III of this series, we will focus on cosmetics and how they play a role in ocular hygiene. There may not be a lot of information in this post for our male readers, but you will find some good tips and useful applications for maybe your daughter or female family member. Fake eyelashes

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KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY PART II BY DR. BENJAMIN CLINGAN, OD

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Last post we focused on a holistic approach to eye health and the importance of a yearly exam. Now, we will focus on specific ways to make your healthier. 20/20/20 Rule – We have mentioned this in earlier posts, but it bears repeating. Human beings were not designed to stare at a computer for 8

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KEEP YOUR EYES HEALTHY PART I BY DR. BENJAMIN CLINGAN, OD

Healthy Eyes, Vision Tips

I am sure all of us don’t go about our daily lives trying to make our eyes unhealthy. We live in a health-conscious society and we are focused on living each day better than the last. So, what can we do to make our eyes healthier? As a holistic approach, living a balanced and healthy

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MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! This month and every month, remember to protect your eyes from the sun’s harsh, damaging ultra-violet and high-energy rays. Stop in to learn about the differences in sunglasses. We carry beautiful sunglass styles including the protective PolarizedPlus2® sunglasses from Maui Jim.

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