Published inThe Wink·Dec 8, 2021How to Remove a Contact Lens Stuck in Your EyeSo you have a contact lens stuck in your eye. Don’t panic — it happens to most contact lens wearers at one point or another. Safely removing your contact lens is important for your eyes’ health and can be done easily with just a few simple steps. How to remove a stuck contact lens The first step…Tips4 min readTips4 min read
Published inThe Wink·Nov 18, 2021Could Eye Exercises Improve Your Vision? Here’s What You Need to KnowYou know what they say: never skip eye-day. Wait...that's not right. For over a century, people have been promoting eye exercises as a way to "naturally" improve your vision. …Eye Health5 min readEye Health5 min read
Published inThe Wink·Nov 9, 20215 Age-Related Eye Conditions You NEED to Keep an Eye OnSome things get better with age — wine, friendships, fine leather — but unfortunately, your eyes are not one of them. As you age, it’s normal to experience changes in your vision. You may find it more difficult to focus on things up close, have trouble adjusting to changing…Eye Health5 min readEye Health5 min read
Published inThe Wink·Oct 26, 2021Is It Okay to Sleep with Contacts? Here’s What You Need to KnowWe know how it goes: you’ve had a busy day at work, you get home and lie down on the couch to rest, and next thing you know, you’ve fallen asleep with your contacts in. …Tips5 min readTips5 min read
Published inThe Wink·Oct 15, 2021First Time Wearing Contacts? Here’s What to ExpectYou did it! You’ve made the switch from glasses to contacts and have joined an estimated 45 million Americans who enjoy perfect vision without relying on glasses. Contact lenses offer many benefits — not the least of which is that you can finally wear those cute sunglasses you’ve had your…Eye Health6 min readEye Health6 min read
Published inThe Wink·Sep 22, 20215 Bad Habits It’s Time to Break With Your Contacts 👀Let’s be real: contact lenses come with a bit of a learning curve. Whether you’ve just started wearing contacts or you’ve been wearing them for years, it’s easy to develop bad habits. Let’s refresh your knowledge and remind you of a few things you definitely should not do with contacts. 1. Licking your contacts to clean them 👅 …Bad Habits6 min readBad Habits6 min read
Published inThe Wink·Sep 8, 20214 Things I Wish I Knew About Eye HealthIt’s never too late to learn. Let’s face it: There’s a lot to learn when it comes to health and wellness. From skin health to heart health, each area of wellness has its own set of rules and guidelines to follow. …Eye Health7 min readEye Health7 min read
Published inThe Wink·Aug 17, 2021What to Look for When Choosing Contact LensesNot all contact lenses are created equal. When choosing contact lenses, you probably already have at least a few requirements in mind. At the very least, you want your contacts to fit properly, be comfortable, and improve your vision. But there’s more to choosing contact lenses than these basics. The…Tips7 min readTips7 min read
Published inThe Wink·Jun 22, 2021Daily vs. Monthly Contact Lenses: Why Daily Lenses Are Your Best OptionAn estimated 45 million Americans wear contact lenses, which means that 45 million people have asked the same question: are daily or monthly lenses better? Daily contact lenses are made to be worn once and then thrown away at the end of the day. On the other hand, monthly contact…Contact Lenses6 min readContact Lenses6 min read
Published inThe Wink·May 13, 2021Do Blue Light Glasses Work? 5 Tips for Preventing Digital Eye StrainWe live in a digital world. We use our screens for work, education, entertainment, and even social purposes. Everything from checking our emails to Facetiming grandma involves the use of a screen. While technology certainly makes our lives easier in many ways, prolonged screen time can also cause eye and…Eye Health6 min readEye Health6 min read
