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Eye Doctors Share 7 Things You Should Absolutely Never Do With Contact Lenses

Even with the best contact lens hygiene in the world, you might still deal with eye issues that warrant a trip to the doctor. If you experience a ton of dryness, redness, pain, discharge, blurry vision, or anything else that makes your vision worse instead of better, we suggest you stop wearing your contacts and call your eye doctor right away. Read more.

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Education, Surgery S. Optometry Education, Surgery S. Optometry

How Laser Eye Surgery Corrects Vision

Discover more about LASIK and other surgical corrections for myopia and astigmatism. The procedure usually takes about 4 minutes per eye and involves minimal discomfort for most patients. Most patients heal within 4-6 hours and are able to return to work the next day. Discover if you are eligible for Laser Eye surgery at your next eye exam.

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Quitting Can Make You a Winner? How Does Smoking Affect My Eyes?

Smoking is the single most controllable risk factor that contributes to the development of macular degeneration. Every cigarette that is smoked causes damage to one’s vision. Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event. Learn more here!

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