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what frame will look good on me?

3/23/2013

What frame will look good on me? This is one of the most common questions that we get asked in our optical.

You should consider three main points when choosing an eyeglass frame for your face shape:

Eyewear should repeat your personal best feature (such as a blue frame to match blue eyes).
The frame shape should contrast with your face shape.
The frame size should be in scale with your face size.

There are some general guidelines to follow in choosing a frame, but honestly you just have to TRY THEM ON! Our staff will be glad to help you find what looks good on you and fits your personality.

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contact lenses and spring allergies

3/11/2013

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Spring is here and allergies are going to be in full swing within a few weeks. I always see a dramatic increase in eye infections this time of the year secondary to contact lenses and allergies. Pollen from flowers and trees causes the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators in the body and the eyes.
Some people find that their symptoms can be amplified if they are wearing contacts lenses. Contacts also increase the chance of getting an eye infection. There are a few things I always recommend doing this time of the year to help prevent an allergic reaction or infection:

Don’t sleep in your contacts at night because it creates a warm moist environment for bacteria to thrive in
Throw your contacts away when your doctor says you should and don’t stretch the life of them because they clog up with debris and don’t let your cornea breathe good enough
Ask the Dr if you are a candidate for daily disposable contacts so there is no re-exposure to allergens building up
Clear Care contact lens solution removes proteins on contacts better than other passive multi-purpose solutions
Use an antihistamine eye drop like Lastacaft or Pataday daily
Start taking an antihistamine pill like Zyrtec, Allegra, or Claritin every day
Above all-- if your eye is red and irritated, take your contacts out and give your eyes a break. If you wear contacts with a red irritated eye you are asking for an infection.

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allergy "season"

3/4/2013

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We refer to it as allergy "season", but for the last few years it has seemed that the seasons all just run together. So many patients are suffering from eye allergies year round-- red, itchy, watery eyes. In the midst of the worst allergy season ever, it is important to know what works best for you.

There are tons of home-remedies and over-the-counter products based around allergies. Lubricating your eyes with artificial tears helps to dilute accumulated allergens and prevent them from sticking to the conjunctiva. Unfortunately, these drops have no impact on swelling or redness.

For the best relief for your eyes, call our office at 850.769.1404 for an evaluation of your eyes. There are a variety of decongestant eye, antihistamine, and steroid drops that can stop the suffering.

Here are a few tips to remember:

Avoid staying outdoors when pollen levels are high
Allergies dry your eyes and dryness keeps more allergens on the surface-- break the cycle!
Cold compresses soothe allergy swollen eyes
Refrigerate eye drops for a soothing sensation during application
DO NOT RUB your eyes as this spreads histamines and causes more itching

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what frame will look good on me?

contact lenses and spring allergies

allergy "season"

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