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Are Colored Contacts Safe?
by Berkeley Eye Center | March 3, 2022 | Contact Lenses, Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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Want to change the color of your eyes for a striking new look? Are you looking to take your cosplay to the next level? Colored contact lenses — also known as costume contact lenses — help wearers assume a whole new look and even identity.  Traditionally, contact lenses have provided a safe, effective alternative for people who need vision correction...

At What Age Can a Child Start Wearing Contact Lenses?
by Berkeley Eye Center | January 17, 2022 | Contact Lenses | 0 Comments

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For people who need vision correction, contact lenses provide an effective alternative to eyeglasses. How old do you have to be to start wearing contact lenses? That's an interesting question, but not one with a precise answer. Why Choose Contacts? There are many reasons why people choose to wear contact lenses instead of eyeglasses, including: Unrestricted central and peripheral visionMore...

Eye Care Expenses You Can Use Your FSA Funds For Before the Year’s End
by Berkeley Eye Center | December 16, 2021 | General Eye Care, Cataracts, Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, Laser Eye Surgery, LASIK | 0 Comments

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds expire at the end of every calendar year. Because the funds don't roll over into the next year, you'll lose whatever money was left in the account if you don’t use it. So if you have funds remaining in your FSA account, eye care expenses are a great way to use those benefits before they...

Bifocal Contact Lenses And Monovision: What’s the Difference?
by Berkeley Eye Center | September 29, 2021 | Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions, Presbyopia | 0 Comments

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Are you finding yourself having to hold a book or menu farther away from your eyes in order to see the print clearly? Eye doctors call this condition “presbyopia." Presbyopia is a common age-related vision condition in which the lenses of the eyes begin to lose their ability to focus on close objects. Most individuals begin to experience presbyopia once...

Lower Your Risk of Eye Infection With Proper Contact Lens Use
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 27, 2020 | General Eye Care, Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions, Eye Safety | 0 Comments

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Contact lenses are one of the most popular options for vision correction today, next to LASIK of course. They are safe, easy to use, and even come in different colors for those who wish to freshen up their look. Even though they are easy to use, it is still critical not to ignore proper contact lens care. Eye infection can...

Don’t Forget ‘Eye Exam’ on Your Back to School List!
by Berkeley Eye Center | July 22, 2019 | Eye Exam, Contact Lenses, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care, Optometrists, Promotions | 0 Comments

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As you start planning your back to school to-do list, don’t forget to add a comprehensive eye exam and new eyeglasses or contacts to your list! Between the ages of 6 and 18, your child’s vision can fluctuate frequently and without warning. An inability to see clearly can lead to problems in the classroom -- both with learning and behavior....

Comprehensive Eye Exams: What to Expect
by Berkeley Eye Center | May 2, 2019 | Eye Conditions, Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care | 0 Comments

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Eye doctors recommend that adults with healthy vision get their eyes checked every one to two years. Regular eye exams are an effective way to detect vision problems, such as glaucoma, in their earliest and most treatable stages. The eye exam may also reveal other health problems you may not be aware of, such as hypertension. If it's been a...

Corneal Deformity? Severe Dry Eye? Not a Candidate for Lasik? BEC May Have a Solution for You!
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 3, 2018 | Eye Conditions, Contact Lenses | 0 Comments

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The doctors of Berkeley Eye Center are proud to provide an option for patients who are unable to achieve best corrected vision with conventional glasses and contacts. Patients with a corneal deformity such as keratoconus, previous RK surgery or irregular astigmatism may benefit from scleral contact lenses. Scleral lenses also provide treatment for patients with severe dry eye and patients...

Are You One Of The Many Texans Not Taking Advantage Of Your Vision Benefits?
by Berkeley Eye Center | November 17, 2015 | Contact Lenses, Eye Exam, Eye Glasses, General Eye Care, Optometrists | 0 Comments

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Do you have vision benefits that you never use? You’re not alone. About 65% of consumers didn’t use their employer-sponsored benefits last year. For vision plans that are voluntary, approximately 40% of consumers did not use their benefits. The majority of vision plans contribute substantially to, or fully cover, a pair of prescription eyeglasses or a supply of contact lenses...