Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci, in 1508, was the first one to illustrate the concept for contact lenses? The first contact lens was made out of glass in 1887 to fit the entire eye, but it was not until 1948 that the plastic contact was made only to cover the cornea, the colored part of your eye. Continue reading
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January 25, 2018 at 3:50 pm | Why It’s Beneficial to Get a Routine Comprehensive Eye Exam
If you are able to see well, you may not feel like it’s necessary to get your eyes checked. However, there are several diseases when allowed to go unchecked, can lead to potential blindness. An optometrist can identify these conditions during a routine dilated eye exam. Continue reading