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Frames come in all shapes, colors, and styles. Sometimes, the variety can be so vast it is hard to know where to start. This is especially true when you are shopping online and cannot try out the frames. Here is a guide to help you choose the right frames for your face.

How many hours do you spend staring at a digital screen? The first thing you need to understand is that you tend to blink less while working on your computer or staring at a digital screen. Essentially, your eyes will be working harder to focus.

Glaucoma is one of the most common eye conditions and a leading cause of partial and permanent blindness. Unfortunately, eye and vision specialists do not know as much about this condition as they do other eye disorders. This includes the presenting symptoms of glaucoma and the treatment options. However, early treatment can slow or even stop the loss of vision.

Wearing sunglasses is a powerful way to protect your eyes from harmful sun rays. Sunglasses are a must-have during summer. Apart from keeping away the rays, sunglasses also help protect the eyes from particles in the atmosphere. 

Do you want to wear contact lenses? Whether it's for vision correction, for sports, or merely to enhance your look, the first step you'll have to take is to undergo a contact lens exam. This procedure is necessary to fit you with those thin pieces of plastic. If your eye doctor has scheduled your contact lens exam, you'll see that the process will take longer than what you're used to. Getting a contact lens exam usually involves going through additional tests that your doctor doesn't normally request in routine eye checks for eyeglasses. 

Many people do not think that visiting an eye doctor is important lest they need eyewear or have an eye condition. Visiting an eye doctor needs to be a regular part of your life even when you believe your eyes are okay.

Most parents know how important it is to take their child in for a regular checkup with the pediatrician. The pediatrician does a thorough exam, including a basic vision screening with an eye chart. They will also ask the parents, and the child if possible if they have noticed any issues. But this is a very basic exam and will not catch all vision issues a child may have.

Are you struggling with shortsightedness or having trouble seeing clearly? Do you want to improve your vision without having eye surgery? As unbelievable as this idea sounds, it is a reality for many folks. This groundbreaking quick fix known as orthokeratology (Ortho-K) uses tailored contact lenses to improve eyesight. It involves putting on gas-permeable lenses at night to restructure your cornea as you sleep. After waking up, you take out the lenses and have a clearer vision for up to 24 or 36 hours. That said, your eye doctor will likely prescribe this solution if you qualify for it.

Approximately 20,000 job-related eye injuries occur in the United States each year, says the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. These injuries range from eyestrain to severe ocular trauma, resulting in permanent visual impairment or blindness. Do you work with tools and machines for chipping, cutting, grinding, drilling, sanding, or welding? Perhaps you work with chemicals or in a dusty environment. If so, there’s a reason why wearing your Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory.

Many incidences and conditions count as eye emergencies. A scratch, foreign object, injury, chemical burn, cut, or traumas are real eye emergencies. You must rush to an eye doctor or emergency room immediately they happen. But, there are other lesser-known eye emergencies that need urgent medical attention. These emergencies risk you losing your vision completely. They could also be signs of some serious underlying conditions.