People often assume that eye care is secondary to other forms of healthcare. As a result, only half of the millions of people who are at risk for vision loss have seen an eye doctor in the last year. The truth is that regular visits to your eye doctor are a crucial form of healthcare. …
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Leonardo da Vinci first drew the concept of contact lenses in 1508. While da Vinci made illustrations that suggested that a person’s vision could be improved by putting water in contact with the cornea. Da Vinci tested this theory by filling a bowl with water and placing a man’s face into it. The man reported that he was …
The idea of applying a lens directly to the cornea of your eye to improve vision was first proposed in the early 19th century. The first scleral lenses were used in 1888 to correct optical defects and irregularities. From there, scleral lenses were widely manufactured and used. Over time other materials were used to make comfortable …
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Sunglasses are one of the top 5 words that come to mind when Americans think of the beach, but they don’t always wear them when they hit the sand. 32% of them forget, and 42% leave them at home to prevent tan lines. Another problem is that 72% of Americans have admitted to wearing a …
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Over 45 million Americans wear contact lenses, but the majority of them don’t care for their contacts as well as they should. Your contacts give you a beautiful gift: better vision! And without them, life would be more difficult. But if you don’t clean and take care of them properly, it can lead to problems …
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Although Leonardo da Vinci sketched the first contact lens concept several centuries ago, the first modern lenses were introduced in 1979. Since then, scientists have continually developed new contact lenses that are more comfortable, more effective, and less likely to cause dry eyes. Several innovations in contact lens fabrication defined 2022. To help our customers …
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Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects about 30% of adults in this county. The exact cause of the vision problem is not fully understood, but there is a strong genetic component to the eye condition. If one or both of your parents have myopia, you are much more likely to develop nearsightedness. There are natural steps you …
Did you know that around 12 million people over the age of 40 in the United States suffer from some degree of vision impairment? Astigmatism is a common problem that can interfere with your ability to see, but what is astigmatism exactly? How can you know if you have astigmatism and what can you do …
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Statistics indicate that approximately 11 million people in the United States need some kind of vision correction. While many people seek the appropriate eye care specialists to acquire glasses so they can see well, few people consider what they can do on their own to protect their eyes. From what you eat to what you …
Did you know that only 31% of Americans protect their eyes from the sun? These low numbers are concerning because the sun’s rays are extremely harmful. Just 15 minutes of sun exposure can cause irreversible damage to your eyes. With summer well on its way, the potential damage to your eyes is only increased. Read …
It seems clear that our customers are our greatest fans. Here’s what a couple of them have to say about our Houston optical business:
