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PreserVision is a nutritional supplement and eye vitamin that may help reduce the risk of progression in people with moderate to advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It’s manufactured by Bausch and Lomb, and is the top doctor-recommended brand for AREDS. PreserVision contains the same nutrient formula recommended by the National Eye Institute (NEI) and is available without […]
Lumify is the first “get the red out” drop that we recommend. Having red, “bloodshot,” eyes temporarily is very common. The small blood vessels on the surface of the eye can expand when irritated and cause the white of the eye to appear more pink or red. The other drops in this category (Visine, Naphcon-A, […]
We partnered with Restoring Vision in January of 2018 for a 1 for 1. They are a non-profit dedicated to providing new, high-quality reading glasses to people who would otherwise not have access. Through this non-profit we donate one pair of new glasses for every pair we make here. With your help, our total is […]
Having irritated eyes from low or poor natural lubrication is a common experience worldwide. Treatment starts simple and can become more complex depending upon the severity of the condition and how each patient responds to treatment. Our doctors have put together a list of recommendations for first-line artificial tear therapy. They are available without a prescription online and […]
The FDA has recalled several lubricating eye drops sold under store brands including Equate, Target Up & Up, CVS and Rite Aid. The complete list can be found here. If you have one of the bottles listed, you are advised to stop using the drops and throw them away due to the risk of eye […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that affects people of all ages. It occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) is too curved, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of on it. This results in blurry distance vision. Myopia […]
DMV Vented Scleral Cup Used for insertion. “Vented” means there is a hole in the plunger. Dry Eye Shop Amazon EZi Lens Application Ring Used for insertion. Experienced soft lens wearers often find the motion used with this is familiar. Dry Eye Shop EZi Company DMV Ultra Remover Used for removal. Smaller than […]
Place a re-wetting drop into your eye and a drop of saline on to the removal plunger Using your free hand pull down on your lower eyelid. If you have a tendency to close or blink then go ahead and grab both top and bottom lids! Place plunger on the lower 1/3 of the lens, […]
After following instructions on your other checklist (rinsing the lens), place the lens on the center of your insertion plunger. Fill the lens with your Sterile Saline, making sure to fill all of the way. It will look like the lens is about to overflow when it is full. Bend at the waist, as […]
Preparing to insert your scleral contact lenses Remove lenses from case and cleaning solution (Boston Simplus/Tangible Clean) Gently rub lens to loosen up the cleaning solution that remains after removing it from the case. TIP: This makes rinsing the lens easier! Thoroughly rinse lens with Sensitive Eyes Saline, making sure to rinse off any of […]
