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Can Eye Colors Be Rare?

On April 9, 2024 / Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight

Eye colors can indeed be rare! Genetics, geographic location, and ancestral heritage influence the variety and distribution of eye colors in the human population. Brown eyes are generally the most common worldwide, while colors like blue, green, hazel, and significantly more unique shades, such as amber or gray, are less common and rare. TikTok and other social media platforms often feature viral videos showcasing individuals with scarce eye colors, which can capture widespread attention due to their uniqueness. Read on to learn how various eye colors stack up in terms of rarity.

Understanding Keratoconus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Specialty Contact Lenses

On September 26, 2023 / Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder that affects the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye. In individuals with keratoconus, the cornea gradually thins and bulges into a cone-like shape, causing distorted vision. This condition often starts during the teenage years or early adulthood and can progress over time.

Seeing Clearly: A Beginner’s Guide to Contact Lens Wear

On June 26, 2023 / Contact Lenses, Facts About Your Sight

Tips for First-Time Contact Lens Wearers

Contact lenses provide a convenient and comfortable alternative to glasses for vision correction. Looking Glass Optical wants you to know that if you’re considering switching to contact lenses, it’s important to understand the basics and follow some essential tips to ensure a smooth and successful transition.

Two is Better Than One: Exploring the Advantages of Having Glasses and Contacts

On May 24, 2023 / Contact Lenses, Eye Strain, Eyeglass frames, Eyeglass Styles, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear

Dr. Teles at Looking Glass Optical often gets this question – Why is it good to have glasses in addition to contacts? Both glasses and contacts can support your eye health throughout your lifestyle and vision needs. Read on for more reasons why you should think about having both glasses and contacts.

3 Types of Contact Lenses for Astigmatism – Which Contact Lenses are Best for You?

On February 9, 2023 / Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Strain, Facts About Your Sight

What is an Astigmatism and how can it be treated with contact lenses, and what options are available for contact lenses for Astigmatism? Astigmatism is relatively common and treatable, caused by an imperfection in the eye’s curvature. Of course, contact lens options to correct astigmatism exists. Read on to learn more about corrective contact lens options.

How to Avoid Bacteria Growing in Your Contact Cases

On January 9, 2023 / Contact Lenses, Eye Care

Eye Infections Bacteria from unclean Contact Lenses

Are your contacts soaking in microorganisms? Harmful bacteria can grow in your contact case when your lens routine lapses. You might not consider the bacteria growing in your contact case when you care for your lenses. Unfortunately, neglecting your lens case can lead to eye infections. You can reduce your risk of infection by caring for your case as rigorously as you care for your lenses.

Contact Lenses for Children — What Is the Best Age to Start?

On December 19, 2022 / Contact Lenses, Pediatric Eye Care

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 8% of all contact lens wearers in the United States are under the age of 18. Contacts for children come with numerous benefits, but are contacts the right option for children? Learn more about what contact lenses can offer young patients and when the best age to start wearing lenses is for children.

6 Signs It’s Time to Change Your Contact Lens Prescription

On July 7, 2022 / Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Strain

Wearing contact lenses is an excellent way to improve your vision without needing glasses. Some people prefer contacts to glasses because they provide access to full peripheral vision and don’t limit activity. Contact lenses are easy to wear, affordable, and hard to lose. However, if you wear contact lenses, you must know when to change your prescription. Here are some helpful tips for understanding when it’s time to make a trip to the optometrist.

Myopia Control – How CRT Can Help Your Child

On February 20, 2022 / Contact Lenses, Facts About Your Sight, Pediatric Eye Care

Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, can begin affecting your child’s development as early as the age of six. The right type of myopia control can aid your child’s ability to learn and safely interact with the world around them. CRT myopia control offers a solution to your child’s nearsightedness without the hassle of daily lens wear.

Why Scleral Lenses Are the Best Option for Managing Keretakones

On February 10, 2022 / Contact Lenses, Facts About Your Sight, Pediatric Eye Care, Product Information

Many people start wearing glasses or contacts at an early age. Scheduling regular eye exams will help you monitor your eyes and vision changes. If you have an underlying eye condition affecting your vision, an early diagnosis can help you find a treatment option before your vision worsens. Keratoconus can begin to affect people as early as the age of ten. In the early stages of development, glasses and soft contact lenses can correct vision problems but may not be suitable as the condition progresses. Paragon scleral lenses offer an advanced solution to help manage your keretakones.