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Long, thick and beautiful eyelashes are without doubt one of the most desirable facial attributes of the moment. If you aren’t blessed with naturally luscious lashes, you may be wondering what you can do to be able to achieve this look. Despite the trend for artificial lash enhancement, going fake isn’t the only option and in some cases, can hamper your natural lashes. 

Annual exams for your health are common. After all, most people are accustomed to getting physicals and dental checkups twice annually. However, it’s important to remember that your vision is certainly a critical part of your overall health, too. Don’t forget to schedule your annual eye exam along with your other health and wellness exams.  You may be curious why annual eye exams are so critical. The answer is that your vision can change drastically over time, and it’s always a good idea to check in and make sure that there aren’t any issues. Here are a few of them to get your eyes checked out every year. 

If you have a refractive eye error, you will almost certainly need prescription eyewear to help you see more clearly. Glasses still remain the most popular solution for many patients, but if you haven’t worn them before, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed trying to decide which glasses to get. Since they are worn on the face, they are visible and have an impact on your overall appearance.

Many people don’t realize that there is a very real link between the health of our eyes and other areas of our body. This is particularly true when it comes to diabetes. Diabetes is an extremely common metabolic condition that occurs when there is too much sugar in your blood. It is chronic, meaning that once you develop it, it is manageable but very difficult to reverse. There are two types of diabetes. Type I diabetes is caused by your body’s immune system attacking and destroying the cells that produce insulin – the substance that controls our blood sugar levels. Type II diabetes is by far the most common and occurs because your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin, or it doesn’t react to the insulin you have created.