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A model decided to tattoo her eyeball. She’s now partially blind and in ‘excruciating’ pain.

In case you were wondering, we do not recommend tattooing your eye.

washingtonpost.com Catt Gallinger wanted the whites of her eyes stained purple — but the procedure went horribly wrong, she said.

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The Great American Solar Eclipse is Aug 21. It's the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in the United States in 99 years. Here’s how to experience this event without damaging your vision. Download a printable infographic to share with family and friends: http://bit.ly/2tJMjeS

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Going blind is a major fear for many people. Good thing we specialize in keeping your eyes healthy! Yearly check-ups are important!

Vision loss can have a big affect on your life. A recent New York Times article highlights what could be considered even worse, blindness. http://nyti.ms/2mc4qar

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Here’s something you probably didn’t know: your blue eyes aren’t really blue. http://bit.ly/2hZmQsN

Conjunctivitis: Pink Eye Treatment

www.aao.org Pink eye treatment depends on the form of conjunctivitis you have. Your eye doctor will decide how to treat pink eye based on the cause. Pink eye remedies range from cool washcloths that soothe allerg

Four Ways Over-the-Counter Costume Contact Lenses Can Ruin Vision

Be careful this ! Over the counter are never a good idea!

aao.org While they may be the perfect finishing touch on a costume, non-prescription cosmetic contact lenses (also called decorative or plano lenses) can wreak havoc on your vision, causing scratches, sores,

PeroxiClear 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution : Bausch + Lomb

Attention contact lens patients using Bausch & Lomb PeroxiClear contact lens solution. There has been a voluntary recall of this product. See details below.

bausch.com Watch a video introduction of Bausch + Lomb PeroxiClear - The most advanced* peroxide solution.

For Pete's Sake, Don't Sleep Or Swim In Your Contact Lenses

It's contact lens health week!

npr.org Contact lenses seem safe and easy, but a CDC analysis shows people can get serious eye infections from them. The usual culprits: wearing them too long and failing to be meticulous about cleaning.

Floating black spots or flashes in your eye? Get to an eye doctor right away.

Sudden floaters or flashing lights in your vision could mean a big problem. Call us right away!

washingtonpost.com You may be dealing with retinal detachment, which can lead to serious vision problems.

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An explanation of "transient smartphone 'blindness'" that's been in the news lately. From the Today Show: http://on.today.com/28ZRP5r

Fireworks Eye Safety

Parents: Of the thousands of Americans hurt by fireworks each year, 35 percent are children. The seemingly child-size fireworks - sparklers and firecrackers - are among the most commonly cited culprits. Learn more blinding truth behind fireworks in this kid-friendly PSA: http://bit.ly/28MxPi7

http://www.aao.org/eyesmart Nearly half of people injured by fireworks are bystanders. Kids age 15 and under make up almost a third of those harmed by fireworks near the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks injuries send more than

Young cancer survivor shows Cubs pride with custom prosthetic eye

sports.yahoo.com A 7-year-old cancer survivor named Beckham Zobrist has a Chicago Cubs logo on his prosthetic eye.

Facts About Cataract | National Eye Institute

June is . Want to learn more about cataracts? Check out this article from the National Eye Institute.

nei.nih.gov National Eye Institute, NIH, is dedicated to vision research that saves sight & reduces visual impairment & blindness.

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Lash extensions can look pretty. But watch out for the adhesives, which can sometimes cause an ugly reaction. http://wb.md/27PSXwS

Sony patents contact lens that records what you see

A contact lens that can record what you see? The future is coming!

cnet.com Sony has been awarded a patent for a smart contact lens that would be capable of recording video.

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Finding it hard to read the paper all of a sudden? You might have this eye condition, which starts around age 40: http://bit.ly/1Ow8Ah8