April 2019
The Differences Between Specialty Contact Lenses
Contact lenses have become an important alternative to eyeglasses since the 1970’s. That evolution began with the introduction of rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, a type of hard contact lens […]
Read MoreContact Lenses and Spring Allergies in Miami, FL
Miami is a beautiful place to live, with plenty of sun and stunning beaches for miles. However, especially during the spring season, Miami (and South Florida as a whole) can […]
Read MoreOrtho-K lenses: Benefits of Wearing Special Contact Lenses at Night
Ortho-K lenses: Benefits of Wearing Special Contact Lenses at Night. Do you have myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (irregularities in the curvature of your cornea) or presbyopia (age-related hyperopia)? If […]
Read MoreWhat Causes Farsightedness and What Are My Options to Fix It?
Farsightedness, or hyperopia, affects between five and ten percent of Americans according to the National Eye Institute. Hyperopia is a refractive error that affects the eye’s ability to focus on […]
Read More7 Ways to Help Your Child Transition from Eyeglasses to Contact Lenses
For many reasons, children often want to be free of their eyeglasses in favor of contact lenses. It could be due to being self-conscious about their appearance during their teenage years, […]
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