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4 Ways to Save on Eye Glasses

Let’s face it; eyeglasses can be very expensive. Even with insurance, you are often left with a big bill. An eye doctor friend of mine once revealed that they make most of their profit on the sales of the eyeglasses. She said that there is usually a 400 percent or more mark up on eyeglass frames. Yea, that is a four with two zeros after it. Still, you have to have glasses, right? Well here are four ways that you can save some money on them. Split a deal with a friend Every once in a while, the chain eyeglass … Continue reading →

Tear Stains

Some pets look like they’ve been crying. Although dogs and cats do have tear ducts, they don’t cry for the same reasons humans do. Tears are produced constantly and drain out through small ducts in the eyelids. These ducts normally flow into the nose; ducts that are blocked cause the tears to drain out onto the face. Tear stains may be especially noticeable on light colored pets. Miniature and toy breeds of dog are especially prone to pink or brown tear stains on the skin and hair just below the inside corner of the eye. Under normal conditions, a pet’s … Continue reading →

Get Your Eyes Checked to Prevent Glaucoma

As many as 4 million Americans are suffering from glaucoma — a disease caused by a build-up of fluid in the eye that puts pressure on the optic nerve, causing vision loss. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States! It is not preventable or curable, but the progress of the disease can be slowed with early detection. People who are at risk for glaucoma: People over the age of 40 People with a family history of glaucoma People who are very nearsighted Diabetics African Americans Glaucoma develops gradually and painlessly over time. You may not notice … Continue reading →