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Do you ever feel like you’re in a never-ending quest to find your glasses? As soon as you take them off your face, they’ve disappeared again! Not only is this incredibly frustrating and time consuming, but also, if your glasses are MIA for long enough, you’ll need to buy a new pair. Use our simple tips to ensure that you never lose your glasses again.
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Most people who wear glasses are all too familiar with the annoyance of oil and dirt buildup on their trusty pair. Although glasses have been around for centuries, inventors have yet to create a smudge-proof pair. If your idea of cleaning your glasses is using the end of your shirt and whatever liquid you have around, you’ve got it wrong. Dirty lenses are easy-to-fix nuisances, but there is certainly a right way and a wrong way to wipe off your glasses. Learning how to clean your glasses can keep your lenses crystal clear and in the best shape possible.
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Teardrops aren’t always a sign of sadness or pain. Joy and other strong emotions can also send these small drops of water, salt, and oils trickling down a person’s cheeks. However, when someone complains of watery eyes, it’s a little different. While it may be the same fluid involved, neither positive nor negative emotions are generally to blame. What causes watery eyes? [Read more…] about What Causes Watery Eyes?
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Caused by the deterioration of the macula, macular degeneration impacts more than 10 million Americans. This makes macular degeneration the number one cause of vision loss in the United States. Scroll down to learn more about macular degeneration symptoms and treatment options.
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Many seniors are concerned with preventing glaucoma, which is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults over 60. While glaucoma can be hereditary, there are several steps you can take to prevent the disease’s more serious symptoms. Find out how to prevent glaucoma through regular eye exams and simple lifestyle changes.
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Do you ever hold restaurant menus at arm’s length so that you can see the options clearly? Do you get a headache every time you read a book? Are you tired of squinting at your computer screen? As we age, our eyes often struggle to focus on close-range objects. When this happens, many people turn to reading glasses, which improve our ability to see things up close. For years, you’ve probably seen your parents or grandparents pull out a pair of reading glasses in order to sign a check, complete a puzzle, or curl up with a good book. Is it time for you to join them? Scroll down to learn how to know if you need reading glasses.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an important time to discuss the symptoms of this sneaky but devastating disease. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF), more than three million people in the United States have glaucoma – and that number is projected to grow to 4.2 million by 2030. The problem with glaucoma is its gradual nature, which means you may not notice a change in your vision until the condition is at an advanced stage. Scroll down to find out more about the symptoms of glaucoma and what you can do to slow the progression of the disease with your doctor’s help.
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Did your parents tell you that eating carrots would help you see in the dark? That sounds like an old wives’ tale, but there’s more truth to it than you might think. Eating the right foods can have a positive impact on your eyesight, so it’s worth your while to learn about nutrition for eye health.
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How much screen time do you clock each day? According to a 2018 Neilsen survey, Americans spend 11 hours a day interacting with media, and most of those hours are spent looking at a screen. Many people start their days and end their days by looking at their phones, and their eyes are suffering. Exposing your eyes to too much blue light can lead to dry eyes, eye strain, headaches, and even blurred vision (source). However, avoiding these problems doesn’t have to mean quitting your desk job or switching from a smartphone to a flip phone. We’ve come up with some helpful tips on how to protect your eyes from blue light.
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At Heffington’s, we’ve been providing our neighbors in southwest Missouri with top-quality eye care, affordable eyeglasses and contacts, and excellent service for more than 40 years, but we are not content to rest on our laurels. We’re always looking for top-notch products that will help us match the diverse needs and distinctive styles of our customers, so we are delighted to now offer frames from Eyes of Faith. [Read more…] about Eyes of Faith
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