eyes
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How to Treat Face Mask-Related Dry Eye
Have you noticed your eyes feeling especially dry lately? There could be a variety of reasons for that, including wearing a face mask. But before we go any further, let us be clear: having dry eye is not an excuse to stop wearing a face mask in situations that require them. This is especially the…
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Why You Need to Keep Your Contact Lenses Clean
You’re rushing and accidentally drop your contact lenses on the bathroom floor. Should you: a) run them under the tap and pop them in? b) spit on them and do the same? c) use the cleaning solution your optometrist insists you use? d) replace them with new ones? e) do any of the above. It…
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How To Choose Sunglasses That Actually Protect Your Eyes
Sunglasses are one of the few items that can simultaneously help protect your health and serve as a stylish accessory. As tempting as it is to buy a pair based solely on how cool they make you look, it’s also a good idea to check their tag and make sure they actually offer your eyes…
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Smartphones Aren’t Ruining Your Eyes
Blue light from smartphones might be interfering with your sleep, but there’s no evidence that it’s blinding you, despite ad claims and, occasionally, headlines implying it is.