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#FunFactFriday: Out of all the muscles in your body, the muscles that control your eyes are the most active. So reading this can count as your workout today! #happyfriday

Myth: Eating carrots will improve your vision. Truth: Carrots contain nutrients that are beneficial for maintaining your eye health, but they won't improve your vision or keep you from needing glasses. Your eyes will still love you for eating them though! #truththursday #eyehealth

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Still holding onto that old contact lens case? It might be time to toss it. You should replace your contact lens case at least three times a year to minimize the risk of infection. Click to hear to learn about other ways to avoid infections when dealing with contacts: https://firebaseurls.page.link/rFrgPxb4F2FcVhTY9 #eyehealth

#ReminderMonday: Get your eyes checked early and often. Most serious eye conditions are more easily treated if diagnosed early. Schedule your next eye exam today! #eyehealth

#FunFactFriday: Faster then the blink of an eye! The average blink lasts for about 1/10th of a second. That's fast! #happyfriday #eyehealth

Myth: Two brown-eyed parents cant have a blue-eyed baby. Fact: The truth is you can't predict a baby's eye color at all. Current research suggests there could be as many as 16 different genes that determine eye color. #truththursday #mythbuster

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#ReminderMonday: #Washup before handling your #contacts! #Bacteria from your hands can get in your #eye and cause #infections, so make sure you wash and dry them thoroughly. #eyehealth

#FunFactFriday: If you are scared of #eyes, you might not be alone! #Ommatophobia is the fear of eyes. #happyfriday #eyecare

Myth: #Reading in dim light is #harmful to your eyes. Fact: Reading in dim light does not hurt your eyes, but good light can make it #easier to see what you are #reading. #truththursday #eyehealth #mythbuster

Here's another reason to eat your #fruits and #vegetables. Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help not only your #heart but also your# eyes! Learn what foods can improve your #eyehealth here: https://firebaseurls.page.link/kR4ZmRVXUEbTidPc9

Eye #injuries can happen anywhere! But, did you know almost half of all #eye injuries happen at #home? Learn how they happen and how to #prevent them here. https://firebaseurls.page.link/Z2JXBevCTeQLFuKDA #TipTuesday #eyecare