Eleven million Americans 12 and older need some sort of vision correction. You need healthy vision to drive, work, and play. You might even think, ‘why do I need a yearly eye exam, my eyes are healthy!’ Reasons you should schedule a yearly eye exam include early detection of myopia, glaucoma, and diabetes. Your optometrist can …
Computer vision syndrome is believed to affect more than 70% of people who use computers. Becoming a real occupational hazard for those who use computers daily. So many people use computers on a daily basis and have to stare at a screen for hours at a time. Resulting in a syndrome that can have an …
Nearly half the population in the country relies on eyeglasses to see clearly. Yet with such a great need, vision exams and eyeglasses do not come cheap. A quality vision insurance plan can mitigate the costs of exams and eyeglasses. Yet not all vision insurance is the same. Additionally, your optometrist may not accept all …
Studies show slight changes in eye vessels can lead to memory loss when you reach 60. So, regular eye checks and finding the right optical frames are essential for your overall health. But, if you’ve ever walked into an optician, there are hundreds of options available, which means you need to prioritize comfort and the …
Did you know that people pay, on average, about $125 just for one pair of glasses? The gift of clear eyesight is priceless, and companies have taken that idea to heart. Buying glasses is a nightmare because glasses manufacturers might as well be holding your clear vision hostage. So without your insurance plan, you might never …
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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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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:
