Nonprescription eyeglasses are available over the counter (OTC) and are typically used by people who can no longer read fine print. OTC trifocals are helpful for those who require multiple distances or focal lengths for near and intermediate tasks. OTC sunglasses should offer 100% protection from the sun's UVA and UVB rays. OTC magnifying glasses are useful for viewing tiny objects or fine print.
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- Vision Problems Can Harm Kids' Development, Grades
- Health Tip: Protect Your Eyes During Summer
- Some Primates Have Vision Troubles as They Age
- Laser Pointers Can Cause Serious Eye Damage in Kids
- Does Your Child Need Eyeglasses?
- Bifocals Might Trip You Up
- Contact Lens Wearers May Have Different Eye Bacteria: Study
- Health Tip: Develop Healthy Habits for Contact Lenses
- Improper Contact Lens Use Causes Millions of Eye Infections: CDC
- Google Glass Might Curb Your Vision
- Health Tip: Don't Use Costume Contact Lenses
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- Health Tip: Choosing Sunglasses
- Bacteria May Survive Longer in Contact Lens Solution Than Thought
- Health Tip: Struggling With Sight
- You Might See Better in Your Eye Doctor's Office
- Selecting Sunglasses for Healthy Eyes
- Health Tip: Invest in Protective Eyewear for Sports
- Health Tip: Seeing Behind the Wheel
- Health Tip: Why Wear Sunglasses?
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- iPads May Help Those With 'Low Vision' Read Better
- Halloween Warning: Decorative Contact Lenses May Damage Your Eyes
- Eye Docs Must Do More to Spot Unsafe Older Drivers: Study
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