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I've been told I have a freckle INSIDE my eye. What is that?
A freckle in the eye, called a choroidal nevus, is a benign accumulation of pigmented cells in the back of the eye. It's analogous to a...
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May 15, 20191 min read
I need reading glasses. Are contact lenses still an option?
Yes! Typically in your early 40s you'll start to notice reading and computer work are more difficult. This is because one of your eye...
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May 8, 20192 min read


Why sunglasses are so important
May is the month of ultraviolet awareness, and with summer just around the corner, we want to educate on the importance of UV protection!...
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May 1, 20192 min read


Dry eyes 101
The eye is naturally coated by a surface of tears that helps to maintain clear vision and prevent infection. If there is a disruption in...
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Apr 24, 20192 min read
What is a stye?
Your eyelid is lined with small pores called meibomian glands which produce oils for tears. These glands, and the pores at the base of...
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Apr 17, 20191 min read


What Is Glaucoma?
Many people get glaucoma and cataracts confused (see our last post on cataracts). A cataract is not an eye disease, whereas glaucoma is....
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Apr 10, 20192 min read


What is a cataract, exactly?
Most of us have heard of a cataract. We often get it confused with an eye disease, glaucoma (more on that in the next blog post). A...
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Apr 3, 20192 min read


Can I drive after my eyes are dilated?
Many patients do drive after a dilated eye exam. Others prefer not to. It is important to remember the dilation drops last a few hours...
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Mar 27, 20191 min read


Allergies - how can I get rid of the itch?
Itching, redness, tearing, puffiness. The bane of any allergy-sufferer’s existence. They can also make contact lenses less comfortable,...
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Mar 20, 20191 min read
How does Diabetes affect my eyes?
If you have diabetes, you should be getting your eyes checked at least once per year with dilation. Why? You’ve probably heard this...
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Mar 13, 20191 min read


I can just skip eye dilation, right?
You really should not skip an eye dilation, and here’s why. There are generally two parts to any routine or annual eye exam. The first...
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Mar 6, 20191 min read
What makes our glasses different?
Simply put, quality. You won’t find corporate or mainstream brands here. Rather, we choose to support independent and highly skilled...
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Feb 20, 20191 min read


What should I expect in my eye exam?
A comprehensive eye exam is an integral part of assessing overall health and consists of 2 general components: Refraction: This is the...
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Feb 13, 20192 min read
Why do my eyes water?
Your eyes water - ALL THE TIME - yet when you last had them examined by your eye doctor, you were told you have dry eyes. How can that be...
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Feb 5, 20191 min read


Why overwearing your contacts really isn’t okay - part 2
Here’s what can happen, to name a few: Corneal neovascularization - Remember how we said your cornea should not have blood vessels? With...
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Jan 29, 20192 min read
Why overwearing your contacts really isn’t okay - part 1
You thought you knew what a contact lens was? No, it’s not just a thin piece of plastic on your eye that helps you see better. It is a...
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Jan 22, 20192 min read
Is makeup bad for my eyes?
If you wear eye makeup, you could be doing damage to your eyes without even realizing it. Since your eyes have a delicate balance of...
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Jan 15, 20191 min read
How do I clean my glasses?
These tips wll help preserve the life of your lenses. 1. WASH: Wash hands thoroughly prior to cleaning your glasses to prevent transfer...
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Jan 7, 20192 min read
Can I recycle my contact lenses?
Yes! But there is a proper way to do it. In partnership with TerraCycle, Bausch & Lomb sponsors the ONE by ONE Recycling Program for...
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Dec 18, 20181 min read
Are dailies really all that?
Yes, they are. What are they? Daily disposable lenses are single-use lenses that you discard at the end of the day. Nothing beats having...
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Dec 10, 20181 min read
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