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Clarity Vision - January 10, 2023
If you have 20/20 vision or better—congratulations. You are in the minority, as most Americans wear eyeglasses, contact lenses, or both to improve their vision. Still, many are hesitant to wear glasses or contacts out of fear of worsening their vision or making them more dependent on corrective eyewear. On the other hand, many believe not wearing glasses will worsen their eyesight.
Clarity Vision - January 10, 2023
You will likely first use glasses when you know you have a vision problem like myopia or hyperopia. When you start using them, you are glad—even delighted—at how well you can see. Then a little later, you decide to try contact lenses, and the world changes again. You start to see better than you ever thought possible and think contacts are excellent.
Clarity Vision - December 22, 2022
Wearing sunglasses in the winter may seem odd, but eye doctors recommend it. You do not wear sunglasses during winter to block out the sun. You wear them to cut the sun’s glare and stop it from affecting your vision.
Clarity Vision - December 16, 2022
Eye infections come in different forms and can occur due to various causes. Because of their varying causes, they often require different treatment plans. Each eye infection causes a specific combination of symptoms. However, some symptoms are common with all infections. Some symptoms are blurry vision, pain, redness, and itching.
Clarity Vision - December 13, 2022
Statistics show that since 1971, myopia rates in America have increased. There was 25 percent then, but the condition affects over 41 percent of Americans today. Studies show that spending many hours using your screen can strain your eyes.
Clarity Vision - December 12, 2022
You may start experiencing new or increased dry eye symptoms when temperatures drop. Dry eyes occur due to inadequate tears or when the tears you produce are of poor quality to keep your eyes moist and lubricated. Read on to learn how cold weather can impact your dry eye symptoms to help combat such occurrences for the health of your eyes.
Clarity Vision - December 5, 2022
Preparing for a new year requires preparation for the trends expected. With the near year just weeks away, you should be aware of the top upcoming eyewear trends for 2023. From tinted lenses to green eyewear, here is what to expect.
Clarity Vision - December 5, 2022
The festive vibe this holiday season probably has you thinking about festivities and spending quality time with family, friends, and loved ones. But with this buzz and bustle comes accidental injuries that are common during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Clarity Vision - November 30, 2022
People also refer to corneal topography as corneal mapping, photokeratoscopy, or computer-assisted videokeratoscopy. All these refer to the same concept of producing digital images of the cornea's surface. The mapping tool produces a three-dimensional, color-coded map of the cornea. Eye doctors will analyze the image to determine several aspects of corneal health.
Clarity Vision - November 23, 2022
Soft contact lenses are the most popular type of lenses on the market. However, they cannot correct all conditions and sometimes have unwanted side effects. When your eye condition cannot be improved using regular contact lenses, you may be a candidate for scleral contact lenses.