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Visual health consists of many aspects of the eye, including parts you cannot see on the surface of the eye.  Learning the structures and functions of the eye are the best way to understand how to keep the eyes healthy and why eye diseases may occur.  Here is an overview of the anatomy of theRead more

Contact Lenses Soft contact lenses are medical devices made of hydrogel or silicone hydrogel and go directly onto the cornea, or front surface of the eye.  They correct for refractive error of the eyes, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Putting on contact lenses for the first time can be life changing.  Contact lenses are comfortable,Read more

Nail Salon Industry Statistics: Nail salons are a growing industry. According to estimates by Nails Magazine, the nail industry grew to $8.51 billion dollars in 2015 and had an employment growth of over 15%.  There are approximately 400,000 active nail licenses and 129,000 nail salons in the U.S.  Nail technicians are predominantly female, early middleRead more

Most of us are aware that long-term ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause damage to our skin, but may not be aware of the damage it can have on the eyes and vision. Ultraviolet radiation: There are 3 types of UV radiation. UVC is absorbed by the ozone layer and the front surface ofRead more