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Can I Use My Eyeglass Prescription for Contact Lenses?

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Glasses can provide you with clear vision, but what happens if you want contact lenses? Can you use your current prescription to get contacts? The answer is more complex than you think.  Glasses and contacts are similar, but they have a few key differences in how prescriptions work. Continue reading to learn more, including if […]

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Do Blue Light Glasses Help With Headaches?

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If you use computers and other digital devices frequently, you’ve likely experienced headaches, sore neck, and dry eyes before. These symptoms are related to digital eye strain, an irritating condition.  Blue light glasses are a popular suggestion when someone experiences headaches and other symptoms related to digital eye strain, but do they help? Continue reading […]

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3 Important Tips for Getting Your Eye Wear Clean — & Keeping Them That Way

What percentage of people wear eyeglasses? The answer might surprise you — an incredible 64% of people wear glasses, according to Statistic Brain, and almost everyone owns a pair of sunglasses.  Not surprisingly, there are several questions and concerns that are common to many glasses owners — and one important question concerns cleanliness. Exactly how do you […]

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West Coast Optical Presents 4 Easy Eye Wear Tips for Active Lifestyles

If you’re an eyeglass wearer with an active lifestyle, you know the frustration that comes with taking care of your eye wear during hard, physical activities.  Talk to your optician about your activities when discussing eye wear.  When contact lenses aren’t an option, here are some tips for saving your eyeglasses while you work, play […]

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West Coast Optical Offers Competitive Prices for Designer Eyeglasses – Surrey, BC Eyeglasses have become stylish and chic

Gone are the days where one had to wear thick unflattering glasses because of poor eyesight. Today’s styles have come a long way and many fashion designers have jumped in on the action and created some stunning, flattering eyewear. There are so many frames and styles to choose from these days, but it goes without […]

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