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10/20/2025

Wearing contact lenses can be a convenient way to correct your vision, but unfortunately, it sometimes comes with an unwelcome side effect: dry eyes. Whether your symptoms are mildly annoying or seriously uncomfortable, it’s important to talk to your eye doctor about the connection between dry eyes and contacts. They can help you find relief.

Whether your symptoms are mild or seriously uncomfortable, talk to your eye doctor about the connection between dry eyes and contacts.

10/16/2025

Whether for comfort, convenience, or curiosity, you might be wondering how to transition from glasses to contacts. It’s not as simple as popping in some contact lenses and going about your day. You’ll need a little patience and some helpful advice if you want to ensure the adjustment period is smooth and seamless.

Wondering how to transition from glasses to contacts? It's not as simple as simply popping in some contact lenses and going about your day.

10/13/2025

Rimless glasses offer a sleek, modern, barely-there look. Lightweight and versatile, they’re popular for a reason — but they’re not for everyone. Check out our new blog post to explore the pros and cons of rimless glasses.

Lightweight and versatile, rimless glasses are popular for a reason — but they're not for everyone. Let's explore their pros and cons.

10/09/2025

Do you remember the first time you found yourself squinting at a restaurant menu? Presbyopia — an age-related condition that affects the eyes’ ability to focus on nearby objects — comes for us all in time. But we have good news! This summer, the FDA approved Vizz eye drops for the treatment of presbyopia. These easy-to-use eye drops are revolutionizing how we tackle this age-old, age-related vision challenge.

The FDA approved Vizz eye drops for the treatment of presbyopia. They're revolutionizing how we tackle this age-related vision challenge.

08/28/2025

Whether you’re scheduling a routine eye exam or seeking specialized treatment for an eye condition, understanding the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists can help you choose the right provider for your needs.

Whether you need an eye exam or specialized treatment, understanding the difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists is essential.

08/27/2025

Many of us spend large portions of our days staring at screens. While all of this screen time can be productive and fun, it can also cause eye strain and disrupt your sleep. What can you do to mitigate these side effects? You might have heard about blue light glasses, which are marketed as a simple, wearable solution. But are they effective? Do blue light glasses work?

You might know about blue light glasses, which are marketed as a simple solution to eye strain and sleep issues. Do blue light glasses work?

08/25/2025

Safety glasses are one of the simplest yet most effective tools you can use to protect your eyes. However, knowing when to wear safety glasses isn’t always obvious.

Now that you know when to wear safety glasses, make sure you have a protective pair handy for weekend projects, lawn care, and more.

06/05/2025

Do your eyes ever burn or feel irritated when you put in your contacts? To find out why this might be happening, make an appointment with your eye doctor ASAP.

Why do my contacts burn? If your eyes burn or feel irritated when you put in your contacts, you need to take a close look at your habits.

06/03/2025

Did you know that modern technology allows you to have slim, lightweight lenses even if you have a strong prescription? The key is selecting high-index lenses.

Modern technology allows for slim, lightweight lenses even with a strong prescription. Ask your eye doctor, "What are high-index lenses?"

05/29/2025

When you notice your near vision fading, you might be tempted to stroll into your local pharmacy for over-the-counter readers. But is that really the best option? Should you be scheduling an appointment with an optometrist instead? Let’s compare prescription reading glasses vs. over-the-counter readers.

If you're debating prescription reading glasses vs. over-the-counter readers, it helps to compare a few important factors. Let's discuss.

05/27/2025

Have you been using the 20-20-20 rule? If you don’t already know how to follow this rule and what it’s meant to accomplish, today is the day to change that.

If you're like most people, you spend too much time staring at screens. Learn about the 20-20-20 rule and how it works to prevent eye strain.

05/26/2025

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Closure 🇺🇸
In honor of Memorial Day, Heffington’s will be closed on Monday, May 26 as we remember and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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We’ll reopen with normal hours on Tuesday. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday! ❤️🤍💙
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