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Congrats, you've made it to another Friday! Do you have any fun activities lined up for the weekend? #tgif #staysafe #fun #weekend

Some color for summer!!#summervibes

When the CDC recommendations for health care professionals include, Vigilance and proper hygiene - thorough handwashing, PPE use, disinfecting equipment in the office when in contact with bodily fluids, such as tears, can help prevent infection, contact lens wear immediately comes to mind. Here is what other experts are saying about COVID-19 and contact lenses. From the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), three top researchers from the US and the UK say, cont...act lens wear remains a safe and highly effective form of vision correction. Eye care professionals have always hammered home the need for proper hygiene with contact lens wear, but now more than ever, it is critical for preventing infection. CORE goes on to say: Proper Hand Washing is Essential. When using contact lenses or spectacles, careful and thorough hand washing with soap and water followed by hand drying with unused paper towels is paramount. For contact lens wearers, this should occur before every insertion and removal. (The time spent washing hands should be the same amount of time it takes to sing Happy Birthday, about 20 seconds.) Disinfect Contact Lenses. Contact lens wearers should either dispose of their daily disposable lenses each evening, or regularly disinfect their monthly and two-week lenses according to manufacturer and eye care professional instructions. Disinfect Spectacles and Glasses. Some viruses such as COVID-19 can remain on hard surfaces for hours to days, which can be transferred to spectacles wearers’ fingers and faces. This especially holds true for presbyopes. Most presbyopes require reading glasses and they may be putting them on and off their face multiple times a day. This age group appears to be among the more vulnerable population for developing COVID-19, as compared with contact lens wearers, who are typically younger. Discontinue Lens Wear Only if Sick. Ceasing contact lens wear when sick is advised, consistent with guidance for other types of illness. Spectacles are Not Proven to Offer Protection. There is no scientific evidence that wearing spectacles or glasses provide protection against COVID-19 or other viral transmissions. Sonal Tuli, M

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families who lost loved ones on Sunday. Being born and raised here in Los Angeles the Lakers were always a big part of my family especially Kobe. #mambamentality #24

You blink 66% less while working on digital screens. With the rise in popularity of video games and E-Sports, parents have always wondered what the potential side effects include after spending many hours in front of the television. Use of electronic displays can make your eyes feel tired, exacerbate dryness, and cause computer vision syndrome. ... This article will help dispel some of the most popular myths. According to the Nursing Online Education Database, healthy gameplay for your eyes consists of taking regular breaks, allotting a limited time for gameplay, minimizing glare on the screen, and if you already have them, wearing glasses. Individuals should consult their optometrist before attempting to engage in any form of "marathon" gameplay. Many parents wonder if spending too much time playing video games can hurt their child. Questions arise about obesity and aggressive behavior. While extended periods of time playing video games may or may not affect a children's weight and behavior, many parents often forget about the possible effects on their eyes and vision. Playing video games for extended amounts of time can cause children to experience many of the same symptoms seen in computer vision syndrome in adults. Extensive viewing of the game screen can lead to eye discomfort, fatigue, blurry vision, and headaches. Kids seem to become so engrossed in video games that they forget to take breaks. Prolonged game play without significant breaks can cause eye focusing problems, as well as eye irritation. Focusing Problems The eyes focus much differently on a video screen than on a flat surface, such as a piece of notebook paper. When looking at printed material, the brain and eyes understand exactly what distance at which to focus. When looking at a video screen, the eyes are constantly changing focus, making the eyes very tired. Furthermore, when playing video games, the eyes tend to become "locked in" to the screen. This may make it difficult for the eyes to focus easily on other objects, even long after the video game is turned off. Doctors suggest wearing appropriately prescribed glasses to improve vision and comfort.

Cutler and Gross stylish cat eye frame - the 1350- fun, flirty and can wear with anything frame. New Year means New Frames!! #cutlerandgross #cateyeframes #newyear #newframes

In a blink of an eye, your vision can change. 2020 is the year to put eye health first. Make a point to see things clearerschedule an eye exam today. #2020 #2020vision

We wish you a very Merry Christmas! Happy holidays from our staff to your family. #MerryChristmas

Happy Challahdays! Wishing you peace, joy and love this Hanukkah season.

Feature frame FridayBarton Perreira made in Japan.

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy holiday.

#DYK that turkeys have great eyesight? Due to the placement of their eyes on the side of their heads, they can see up to 270 degrees around them. They also have excellent night vision.