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Identifying Early Signs of Problems Through Regular Eye Exams
Regular eye exams are important for everyone, regardless of your age or health condition. Many people don't realize the importance of getting their eyes checked on a regular basis, and often wait until they have a problem before they go see an optometrist. But first,...
A History of Glasses: How We’ve Come to Need Them
For most of us, glasses are a part of our everyday lives. We rely on them to help us see clearly and perform tasks that would otherwise be difficult or impossible. But have you ever stopped to think about how glasses came to be? In this blog post, we'll take a look at...
How Effective Are Eye Drops?
Eye drops are a common way to treat eye problems. They can help ease redness, itchiness, and other symptoms. But how effective are they? Are there any risks associated with using them? So if you're curious about eye drops, stay tuned! But first, if you are searching...
Fun Facts About Eyes
Fun Facts About Eyes Your eyes themselves are not what actually allows you to see. Your eyes are actually the vessel in which messages between the brain and optic nerve communicate. There are a lot of fun facts about eyes that we want to talk about today. Next time...
Optometrist VS. Ophthalmologist: Understanding The Differences
Here at My Pharmacy and Optical, we often get asked if an optometrist is a real doctor or not. Our optometrist is a real doctor who is licensed to treat numerous eye conditions. However, when an eye condition warrants more specialized treatment, we send you to an...
“Made In The USA” Eyewear Lenses
Many of the products we enjoy here in the U.S. are imported. The impact COVID-19 has had on international trade flow raised our awareness of how much we depend on foreign countries. Now more than ever, we are more conscious of "made in the USA" purchases. “Are there...