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Is Chlorine Bad For Your Eyes?

Ahhhh summertime… it’s finally here! With temperatures warming up, work schedules cooling off, and a holiday weekend approaching it’s likely that you’re enjoying more time outdoors, possibly taking time to dip into in a pool or two. So, how can you best prevent your eyes from getting bothered by chlorine? TRICK QUESTION! Chlorine Read more…

Contact Lens Safety

Contact lenses are a great option for people in need of vision correction.  However, contact wearers need to keep safety and cleanliness in mind at all times to prevent eye injury and infection. Germs from hands, eyelids, and the environment can be potentially dangerous to eye, causing eye infections or Read more…

Can I wear my contact lenses while swimming?

For contact lens wearers the hot days of summer bring up an often asked question: Is it okay to wear contact lenses while swimming?  Wearing contact lenses in the water can put you at risk for eye infections, some of which can impact your vision.  Therefore, eye health should be Read more…