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If you’ve ever had a red, painful bump on your eyelid, you’ve probably experienced a stye. If you have trouble opening your eyes in the morning because of matted eyelashes, blepharitis could be the cause. Along with chalazion—an eyelid bump that’s usually painless—these are all common conditions. Here’s what you need to know about stye,Continue reading “Stye and Other Common Eyelid Conditions”

In this post, the Optical Solutions doctors answer your most common questions about contact lenses. How do you remove a contact lens that is stuck or gets lost? First of all, a contact lens cannot get lost inside your eye. The natural structure of the eye keeps contact lenses from getting into or behind theContinue reading “FAQs About Contact Lenses”

Whether they’re prescription sunglasses, polarized sunglasses or the latest designer lenses and frames, sunglasses do more than make you look good. They’re an important part of keeping your eyes healthy. If you’re shopping for sunglasses, here are some tips from Optical Solutions. Why wear sunglasses? Just like your skin, your eyes need protection from the sun’sContinue reading “How Sunglasses Help Keep Your Eyes Healthy”

When the days are cloudy and cold, sunglasses are probably the last thing on your mind. But winter eye protection can prevent painful temporary conditions and permanent eye damage. Why do I need winter eye protection? Did you know your eyes can get sunburned in the winter? Snow and ice reflect 80 percent of theContinue reading “Keeping Your Eyes Safe this Winter”