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Many people prefer wearing contact lenses because of their convenience and the look they deliver. Technological advancements have made contact lenses lighter and available for almost anyone, regardless of their prescription. If you are thinking about contacts, let us fit you with them.

Did you know that more than 30 million Americans now wear contact lenses? These alternatives to glasses have actually been around for centuries and used to be made of heavy glass.

Lenses are available in a variety of materials, weights, and thicknesses. We will work with you to find the materials that are best suited for your prescription, your lifestyle, and your budget.

Did you know that reading in dim light does not damage your eyes? The only thing that dim light does to your eyes while you read is to make this task difficult and tire your eyes more easily.

Cataracts are a problem of the eye's lens, and if not addressed can lead to loss of vision. When you have your annual eye screening, we check for early signs of cataracts to head off problems before they become severe.

Did you know that each of your eyes focuses on about 50 different things per second? This is why your eyes are often some of the first muscles to tire at the end of a long day.

Applying grated potatoes and almond oil to the eye area will make your eyes look alive and fresh, plus this little trick is much less expensive than the cosmetics you likely purchase. It will also keep your eyes in better shape.

Did you know that it's possible to improve the color discrimination for a color blind person with glasses? Using colored lenses can help them better distinguish their missing colors, but won't correct the problem.

Did you know that the term color blindness is a misleading diagnosis? In reality, 99 percent of color blind people are actually color deficient, meaning they can still see some color.

Some minerals, like Lutein, Carotenoid and Bioflavonoids, have Omega-3 in them and can be really good for the eyes in addition to balancing out the nutrition in the entire body, which is also good for your eyes.

To perform a home check on your child's vision, try this. If he or she is reading, turn on the close captioning for a TV show and have him or her read it. You will be told if the words are fuzzy or blurry.

Did you know that many children who are born farsighted outgrow it? This is because a child's eyeballs grow longer as he or she ages.

Did you know that your parents ability to see color could affect your color vision if you're male? While a man with red-green color blindness can't pass this onto his sons, a woman with red-green color blindness will.