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In 1824, 15-year-old Louis Braille created a reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired, known as braille, in which raised dots represent the letters of the alphabet. His creation has played a major role in enabling the blind to experience more independence. Each year, on his birthday, we celebrate him and his life-changing invention.

Wishing everyone a year filled with love, laughter, joy, and happiness Happy New Year!

WOW! It’s been quite a year hasn’t it?! What are you looking forward to the most in 2021?

Wishing everyone a healthy and very Merry Christmas!

Finally! A pair of contact lenses that are superbly comfortable and hydrating. Perfect for those with hard-to-fit eyes, possibly even for those who've been told they could never wear contact lenses.

The countdown to Christmas is almost over! What's your favorite family holiday tradition? Comment below!

Gift The Gift Of Sight Month The month of December has been declared The Gift of Sight Month by Prevent Blindness the nation’s oldest non-profit voluntary eye health organization. Never heard of Prevent Blindness? Read on to learn more about the organization and what The Gift of Sight Month means to them. https://www.visionsolutionssd.com//gift-the-gift-of-sight/

Title: How Do I Know If Contact Lenses Are Right for Me? Have you been wearing eyeglasses for years, but now, you can’t deal with the way your glasses fog up when wearing a face mask? Or were you just diagnosed with a vision condition and can’t figure out whether to choose contacts over glasses? Our eye doctor shares some facts to help you make the right decision for you. https://www.visionsolutionssd.com//la-mesa-contact-lenses/

Every diopter change in your child's prescription is irreversible and increases the risk of future eye disease. Be proactive about protecting your child’s gift of sight and mitigate their probability of future eye disease with myopia management.

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As you prepare to chef-it-up this holiday season, keep this in mind as you chop up your next onion! A cut onion releases a gas called Propanethiol S-oxide, and when mixed with certain enzymes in the onion, it creates a sulfur gas that irritates the eyes and triggers your tear glands. Here's a tip: keep your onion refrigerated! Cold onion doesn't release that chemical compound as easily as it would if it were warm.

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Rising Risks of Digital Eye Strain During Quarantine You and your kids are staying home, practicing social distancing in order to reduce the potential spread of Covid-19. It’s certainly the responsible, safe thing to do. However, the current stay-at-home lifestyle has also led to people spending more time on digital devices. Screen time is dedicated to both work and leisure, which keeps everyone busy and entertained, but unfortunately, it has also led to a higher rate of digital eyestrain and other vision complications. https://www.visionsolutionssd.com//la-mesa-digital-eye-st/

Scleral lenses are a safe and ideal option for those who experienced complications after LASIK or other eye surgery. Contact us to learn more!

Can you guess why the condition is called "keratoconus"? Leave your guess in the comment section below!

Sleeping in contact lenses increases your risk for eye infections by six to eightfold as it prevents the eyes from getting the proper oxygen and hydration it needs to fight bacteria.

Why Diabetic Eye Exams are Essential At present, one in 10 Americans has diabetes and the trend is continuing upwards. While routine comprehensive eye exams are important for diagnosing the early signs of diabetes, that doesn’t mean eye exams become insignificant after diagnosis! https://www.visionsolutionssd.com//why-diabetic-eye-exams/

What better gift is there than one that keeps on giving? A personalized myopia management program will offer your child clear vision now, while lowering their risks of potential eye disease in the future.

We’ve officially entered the holiday season! And you know what that means... toy giving and sharing is in full swing! However, every year, thousands of children suffer from toy-related eye injuries. Before purchasing toys for that special child in your life, take a moment to consider: is this toy age-appropriate and safe?

One of the best ways to give your eyes love is to get at least 7 - 9 hours of sleep a night. A good night’s rest keeps the eyes ready for the next day and can prevent eye spasms, dryness, itchiness, strain, and bloodshot eyes. It also prevents dark circles from appearing around the eyes and let's be honest, who wants those?!

Many people with severe dry eye or irregularly shaped corneas find standard contact lenses uncomfortable or impossible to wear. Scleral lenses don’t touch the cornea, making them an excellent choice for people with these conditions.

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Why is it so important for diabetics to get a yearly eye exam? Not only does diabetes affect your body but it can also seriously damage your vision, potentially leading to vision loss. With the proper care, like getting a yearly dilated eye exam & maintaining a healthy diet, you can help keep your eyes healthy! Contact us to schedule your yearly dilated eye exam.

Scleral lenses are a good solution for people with keratoconus, a corneal condition that leads to nearsightedness. Besides observing general recommendations for staying coronavirus-free during the pandemic, scleral wearers should consider taking additional precautions. Read on to learn more.

Improve your child's quality of life by preventing myopia from worsening and keep their vision crisp and clear. Ask us about myopia management today.

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Now that face masks are part of our everyday wardrobe, you may notice your eyes getting a little dryer than usual. Here are some tips to keep that from happening: - Wear a mask that fits snugly around your nose. This will ensure the moisture exits through the side of your mask and not above it. - Try to blink more frequently. - Ask us about lubricating eye drops.

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Eye injuries are more likely to happen at home than anywhere else. Home cleaning, yard work, or even just playing with the kids puts you at risk for an eye injury. Make sure to wear the proper protective eyewear when handling chemicals, flying debris, and dust particles.

Scleral contact lenses keep eyes feeling hydrated and comfortable all day long! We think that's a great reason to smile. #happyeyes #sclerals

An eyeball's elongation causes more than nearsightedness or myopia It can lead to cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration later in life. That's why controlling myopia is vital.