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How to Get Contact Lenses Out of Your Eyes

If you wear contact lenses, you might find it more challenging at first learning how to put the contacts in your eyes. However, it is just as important to learn the steps necessary to remove the lenses safely. The truth is you can harm your eyes if you are not careful about how you take them out. You also run the risk of losing one of your contacts by not removing the lens properly from each eye.

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How to Put in Contact Lenses Easily

Contact lenses have come a long way since their creation by F.A. Muller in 1887. Working from an idea and sketch conceived by DaVinci in 1508, the German glassblower used Sir John Herschel’s theory of creating a mold of an individual’s eye to form a glass lens that would improve vision; the first lenses could be worn for up to three hours. Now available for a wide range of sight conditions, contact lenses come in colors, types and materials to fit most lifestyles. The most frequent problem encountered by new contact lens wearers is how to insert the contact lenses in your eyes.

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Give a Hero a Home: The Rewarding Experience of Adopting Ex-Government Dogs

The holiday season is a time of love, warmth, and giving. While many people consider adopting a furry friend during this time, there is a unique and heartwarming option available – adopting a hard-working dog that used to work in government facilities. These remarkable canines have dedicated their lives to various federal agencies, assisting in…

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The Family Guide to Bug Bites 

Bug bites have been a persistent souvenir of outdoor activities throughout human history, and today, these pesky critters continue to trouble our families. It’s an all-too-familiar scene—your kids return from outdoor play, already scratching at fresh bug bites acquired in the backyard. To effectively deal with these nuisances, it’s essential to understand the distinct preferences and behaviors of common pests that leave us with itchy welts.

In this article, we’ll explore three of the most prevalent bloodsucking pests before delving into effective strategies to safeguard your family and home from these persistent invaders.