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Easy Contact Lenses Do’s & Dont’s
Contact lenses offer many of us the ability to put away our glasses. But with this newfound freedom, comes responsibility. It’s estimated that more than 40% of contact lenses wearers do not properly care for them. So, we thought we would put together an essential list for you to check on whenever you have questions… …
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Make a New Year’s Resolution to Schedule your Eye Exam
Early Diagnosis and Treatment Can Lessen Effects of Glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight” This is the year of VISION & we are prepared to equip you with everything you need to preserve your 20/20. So if you are interested in diving into the world of Eye Care, Eye Health & Eye Safety, keep reading, …
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General Care for Eye Glasses
A few tips to remember over the holidays! A strong case for storage. When it comes to prescription lens care, there’s a simple rule that, if followed, will virtually guarantee years of optimum performance from your glasses: If they’re not on your face, then keep your eyeglasses in a case. Storing your lenses in a sturdy …
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December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month!
December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month! The holiday season is upon us with friends and family celebrating together, so let’s keep it safe and welcome in the holidays and New Year with good health and good eye care as well. Prevent Blindness International has declared December as Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. The …
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Kirk & Kirk
Expressive Eyewear for Creative Individuals Kirk & Kirk frames are inspired by and created for individuals. Authentic and unique, each shape is sketched by Karen Kirk before being handmade in France from custom Italian acrylic. German five-barrel hinges add strength to the construction and integral nosepads add comfort to every frame. All shapes can be …
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Diabetes and The Eye by Dr. Sainab
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (Glucose). Prolonged high levels of glucose in the blood can lead to a host of health problems. Diabetes may damage the heart, kidneys and both the larger blood vessels in the body and the very small, …
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Do you need Progressive Lenses?
If you are over the age of 40 and struggling to see small print with your current glasses, you probably need multifocal lenses. Progressive lenses are the lens of choice for virtually anyone who needs corrective lenses to see distant objects clearly (due to nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism) and also has become presbyopic. With the added benefit …
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We’ve Been Nominated in 8 Categories at BizX Awards 2020!!
We’ve Been Nominated!! Our Eye Q Optical team has been nominated in eight categories in BizX 2020, an ActionCoach related event, and we need your help to WIN! Here’s how… Visit https://bizxamerica.com/2020voting and select & vote for us in each of the Biz X Categories listed below. Want an easy way? 🙂 On a computer, you can …
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We were at Bob Marley Foundation’s Health Fair!
We spent the day at Bob Marley Foundation’s Inaugural Health Fair✨? The Bob Marley Foundation hosted its first-ever Kingston Health Fair, with some amazing medical professionals from around the world tending to the residents from communities surrounding Tuff Gong International. We were honoured to help provide necessary medical treatment to persons who need it most.????? …
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“Keep your eyes on the prize” feature for Gleaner on World Sight Day
Now’s the time to start valuing your eye exam? If we can find ourselves at the barber or salon for that ‘fix up’ to our hair and nails at least once a month, why can’t we manage to have our eyes examined once every year? The answer to this question is simple. We don’t value …
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