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If you haven't already done it, please get vaccinated today and urge all your friends and family to do it too! http://caryoptometric.com/2021/06/30/have-you-been-vaccinated-1499/

Have You Been Vaccinated? With the Delta variant rapidly taking hold in the US, it is critical for everyone that is eligible to get the vaccine to get it ASAP.

I've had several patients question the value of masks. Here's a post at https://masks4all.co/facts/ that shows the science behind the benefits of having everyone wear masks. I also did a detailed post post about the importance of wearing masks and making your own in April http://caryoptometric.com/2020/04/05/masks4all-1382/ Wear a mask. It's the least you can do.

#Masks4All There is a convincing argument that we should ALL be wearing masks in public to help get the COVID-19 pandemic under control. Here are some reasons why and some ideas to help get you started.

What You Should Know If Your Child Is Nearsighted [Infographic] Is your child nearsighted? Here are the facts you need to know. (Some might surprise you!)

Iris and Uvea of the Eye - Vital to Good Vision The iris and uvea give us our eye color, but they are also vital to good vision.

What Really Causes Eye Discharge? Common causes of crusty eyes or waking up with sleep in your eyes.

How to Clean Your Glasses the Right Way Learn the best way to clean your glasses and if it's possible to remove scratches from glasses.

Looking for an Eye Care Specialist but not Sure Which to Choose? Read this guide to help choose the right one for you.

7 Eye Stye Facts: Identify and Cure Your Stye Have pimple-like bumps on your eyelid? Learn the causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention of eye styes.

What Are Those Floating Spots in My Eyes? Find out when those annoying eye floaters might be a medical emergency.

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Find Out Which Protective Sports Eyewear Is Best For You Don't get caught saying

Cornea of the Eye - Definition and Detailed Illustration Learn about the cornea and how it helps us see the world around us.

Planning an Outdoor Adventure This Month? Make Sure You Have the Right Sunglasses Find out which polarized sunglasses work best with your outdoor adventure sport.

Why Smoking Is Bad For Your Eyes [Infographic] Learn about the link between smoking and vision loss.

Vision and Eye News Get the latest, most interesting news about eyes, eye care problems and diseases and vision research.

The 2017 Worst Toys List by W.A.T.C.H. includes some toys that could be hazardous to kids' eyes. The organization devoted to protecting children from unsafe toys has just released their 10 Worst list. Check them out here.

How Much Do You Really Know About Sunglasses and UV Rays? Take this quiz to find out!

Why Back to School Eye Exams Are So Important Eye exams are crucial to detect vision problems that lead to poor reading skills.

Acanthamoeba Keratitis: What Contact Lens Wearers Need to Know If you wear contacts, here are 6 ways to avoid getting this serious eye infection.

Is Too Much Screen Time Bad For Kids? Most children spend hours staring at digital screens every day. Here's what we know (and don't know) about too much screen time for kids.

How To Read Your Eyeglass Prescription Discover why contact lens prescriptions differ from eyeglass prescriptions, and what all those numbers mean.

Dilated Pupils: Causes and Concerns What causes dilated pupils and what to do if you think you have unusually large pupils.

Top 5 Causes of Swollen Eyelids + How to Treat Find out how to prevent and treat swollen, puffy eyes.

12 Ways To Relieve Dry Eye Syndrome Got chronic dry eyes? Don't lose hope - many different treatments are available now. Learn more...

Test your UV & Sunglasses Knowledge How much do you really know about sunglasses and UV rays?

6 Sports Vision Skills You Can Practice At Home Tips on how to improve your sports vision skills, including a visual memory game.

Does Your Child REALLY Need Sunglasses? Yes! Your child's eyes need protection from the sun's UV rays, but it's all about getting the right pair of sunglasses.

TBI, Concussion and Vision: Know the Symptoms All about the visual symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion.

7 Things You're Doing at Your Desk That Will Give You Eye Strain Are you guilty of these seven things? Find out which bad habits could be giving you eye strain while in front of the computer.

Are Cheap Sunglasses Bad for Your Eyes? How to tell if cheap sunglasses are safe and a good value or just a rip-off.

How to Remove a Contact Lens Stuck in Your Eye Follow these steps for easy contact lens removal.

How to Get Rid of Sore, Red Eyelids (Blepharitis) Eyelid hygiene tips to help relieve blepharitis symptoms.

Celebrate Safely This 4th Of July Fireworks are fun for the eyes but can also be dangerous! Read these safety tips for preventing eye injuries from fireworks.

How to Choose the Best Sports Eyewear for Safety and Performance Research finds sports glasses can boost performance.

Flaxseed Oil and Fish Oil to Relieve Dry Eye Find out which oil is better at preventing or treating dry eyes.

3 Types of Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) + Treatments View slideshow of pink eye types + Download Pink Eye Facts PDF handout.

20/20 Vision: Is It Perfect Eyesight?

www.allaboutvision.com Is it possible to see better than 20/20? In many cases, yes. Find out why.

How Much Do You Really Know About Computer Vision Syndrome?

www.allaboutvision.com Take this short quiz to see how well you know about computer vision syndrome and if you're at risk.