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Oct 24, 2019
Are contact lenses bad for the environment?

Contact lenses are made of plastic and can be bad for the environment. Contact lenses are not biodegradable and break down into microplastics.

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Oct 22, 2019
Are special effects contact lenses safe?

Special effects contact lenses, such as those used for Halloween, are widely used. But are they safe for your eyes or do Halloween contacts cause side effects?

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Feb 06, 2019
Phylicia George: Overcoming hurdles with LASIK

Winter and summer Olympic athlete Phylicia George is the total package. Read about her journey towards LASIK and how it helped improve her life, on and off the track.

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Oct 04, 2018
This breakdancing star raves about how LASIK helped him find freedom

To Luca "Lazylegz" Patuelli, the expression "no excuses, no limits" is more than just a slogan. It’s a spirit that truly captures everything about this can’t-keep-your-eyes-off-him break-dancer. Living by these words has helped pave the way for Luca’s success as a dancer, choreographer, motivational speaker, and dance crew founder.

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Jul 24, 2018
See how this social media influencer is living her LASIK life!

Camille Ingels-Fortier, better known by her YouTube handle, Cam Grande Brune, is an influencer, which means it’s her job to keep her finger on the pulse of all that’s trending and share that with her many followers on various social media channels.

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Jul 18, 2018
This gold medalist treasures his Olympic eyesight!

Olympic athletes know that to perform their best, they’ve got to be at their best—mentally and physically. And when we say “physically,” we don’t just mean an athlete’s strength or endurance: it can also mean factors like their eyesight.

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Jul 06, 2018
How figure skater Joannie Rochette achieved 20/20 vision

Take it from an Olympic medalist: LASIK can change your life. Not only will laser vision correction treat your eye conditions like myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or astigmatism, it’ll have an impact on your day-to-day living in many ways, no matter how small or significant these may be. Here’s how LASIK surgery helped change Joannie Rochette’s life.

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Jul 04, 2018
Some reasons why your eyes might be bloodshot

There are many reasons why you might have red eyes. In this blog post, we look at some of the most common causes of itchy, irritated, and bloodshot eyes.

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Jun 19, 2018
Fact or fiction about your eyes: We debunk some common vision-related misconceptions

Is eating carrots good for your eyes? Is reading in the dark bad from them? In this blog post, we debunk myths about vision you may have heard!

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May 27, 2016
See How This Surf Instructor is Making Waves with LASIK

Kinesiologist and personal trainer Catherine Marquis decided to undergo laser vision correction to reduce her dependence on contact lenses. The decision came not long after she left Canada for Costa Rica so she could spend her days surfing. Now, in the city of Tamarind, Catherine manages a surf camp and retreat. Discover how she is embracing her #lasiklife to the fullest with each passing wave!

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