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Stephen Curry's Sports Vision Training

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Did you see this interview with last year's NBA MVP, point guard Stephen Curry?  Curry is not only one of the NBA's best shooters, but his ball handling skills make him an elite passer and give him the ability to create his own shot (which is probably going in, let's face it).  One of the key aspects to Curry's off-court training is his...

Glasses Friendly Costume Ideas

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Need a little last-minute inspiration for your costume this weekend?  Your glasses don't have to be in the way for your costume; you can make them a vital part of your look!  Here are some of my favorite ideas for the season that are all about your eyewear. Clark Kent/Superman can be cute at any age -- but he needs his glasses to...

RGP Prices Facing Major Hikes Next Week

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via Less than 10% of contact lens wearers use RGP lenses, and this niche market hasn't seen much change in technology or price in many years in traditional lens options.  Next week prices are slated to take a sudden spike however as Valeant Pharmaceuticals institutes a price hike to their multiple RGP materials-- reports saying prices are increasing on various products from 28...

New Research Changes the Recommendation for Congenital Cataract Care in Infants

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For decades, parents of children born with congenital cataracts (a cloudiness of the lens that reduces vision from birth) were faced with a difficult choice.  If they did not have the cataract removed early on, the result was permanently reduced vision in the eye even if cataract surgery was performed at an older age because the eye was functionally occluded during it's prime...

Tear Film Exchange: Just One More Reason RGP Contact Lenses May Be A Better Choice

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The first hard (rigid gas permeable) contact lens was introduced mainstream in the 1970s.  If you or your parent recounts their lens wearing experience from this decade, it usually is not with fond memories.  The lenses weren't comfortable, you had to clean them with much greater care, and they were a lot more expensive.  So when disposable hydrogel (low oxygen permeable) soft lenses...

Improving Contact Lens Comfort During Allergy Season

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via It's that time of year again -- allergy season.  My patients often tell me that they take a little break from contact lenses for a week or two during the spring or summer because their eyes bother them only when their contact lenses are in.  The reason?  Contact lenses trap irritants like dust or pollen against your eye, so when your personal...

Fashion In Focus: Spring/Summer 2016 Runway

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Let's just say spring is looking really good for eyewear.  Here's a little sneak peak at what we can expect to see for the new year: Dolce and Gabbana  via Dolce and Gabbana via Bottega Veneta via Bottega Veneta via Giambattista Valli via Giambattista Valli via Marni via Marni via Prada via Moschino via Roberto Cavalli via Gucci via Fendi via Fendi via Can...