The world’s understanding of myopia is rapidly developing, and the necessary technology alongside it. It remains to be seen, but myopia cannot be merely explained by genetics alone. Here are a few important details we now know about myopia. Myopia actually means that the eye is longer than it should be. Myopia was once recognized as thick glasses and high prescriptions. A longer eye is concerning as it often gets worse in growing children and there are significant eye health and quality of life implications with every step of worsening myopia. Breaks are important. It is recommended that your child take breaks from reading and screen…

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The world’s understanding of myopia is rapidly developing...
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Keratoconus & Contact Lenses
You control your life, keratoconus does not. We understand people react differently to the news they have Keratoconus. Lack of knowledge and support often creates fear. We recommend learning as much as you can about this condition and investigating the many options available to let you get back to your life. While we believe it’s important to accept this diagnosis, we hope to help you realize there are many resources available to help you adapt. Wondering why you can't just wear glasses or regular contact lenses? Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) occurs when your cornea-the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye thins and gradually bulges outward…
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Frustrated with your contact lenses?
Are you envious of others vision correction options? Ungratified with your vision correction options? Do you have a highly irregular shaped cornea? Is your prescription a little more complicated? Do your lenses rotate or move during blinks? As you are well aware, visual limitations are extremely frustrating and astigmatism only adds to this conundrum. Many people with astigmatism won’t be able to wear a standard lens design. A rotationally stable lens is paramount to deliver consistent vision. And the regular off the shelf products won’t always work. If any of this sounds familiar, you may be asking yourself what the alternatives are? New Possibilities! Advanced-technology paired with…
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Digital eye fatigue
Tackle eye tiredness and eye dryness associated with everyday digital device use. If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of time every day on digital devices—your smartphone, your tablet, your computer… Switching from on-screen to off-screen and back all day can overwork your eyes. That can lead to an increasingly common problem: digital eye fatigue. Digital eye fatigue is the eye discomfort you feel after a few hours of looking at a digital screen. Tiredness, dryness, strain, and soreness are all common symptoms. Thankfully, there are new lens designs that specifically help reduces stress on the eye muscles you use to focus on digital devices. Now…
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Are Custom-Made Contact Lenses Affordable?
Contact lenses are a revolutionary tool for improved visions as they provide optimum clarity without obstruction. When placed on the eye, they move along with it, offering you a more natural look. However, if regular disposable contact lenses pose a problem due to the shape of your eyes or in the event of too much astigmatism, you can have them custom-made to suit your needs. And the best part is that you can acquire these custom contact lenses at a rate that is comparable to a disposable lens price. At Lodge Optical Ltd., our lens care packages are curated the same way regardless of your prescription.
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