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Navigating Contact Lens Options: Choosing the Right Type for Your Lifestyle

In the ever-evolving world of vision correction, contact lenses have emerged as a game-changer, offering a seamless and convenient solution for those seeking freedom from glasses. These tiny, transparent discs have revolutionized the way we perceive and interact with our surroundings, granting us the ability to embrace life's adventures without the constraints of traditional eyewear.


How Much Are Glasses if I Don’t Have Insurance? January 20, 2023

Eyeglasses can be a significant expense if you don’t have insurance. Depending on the type of frames and lenses you select, the cost of eyeglasses can range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars...


Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Eye

Welcome to Bogey Hills Vision Center! If you are looking for high-quality, personalized eye care services, you have come to the right place! Our eye doctors are not only experienced, but we are passionate as well, and we care about helping our clients with their specific needs...


What To Do If You Need An Eye Exam But You Don't Have Insurance

Has your vision begun to weaken, making it a struggle to live your daily life? If you constantly struggle to see — whether from up close or far away — it is time for an eye exam...


Nutrition And Eye Health

You already know that your diet affects your health; what you eat has to provide the nutrients your body needs to function well. Even if you take a multivitamin supplement, your diet still needs to be relatively decent to ensure you're getting well-rounded nutrition that includes things that multi-vitamins don't contain, like fiber and protein...


Irritated And Dry Eyes

Dry or irritated eyes can seem like a relatively minor problem until you're stuck with eyes that are constantly in pain. Dry and irritated eyes can be the result of allergies, recent eye surgery, eye strain, or a recent eye injury...


Managing Dry, Itchy Eyes During The Winter Months

In St. Peters and Cottleville, the winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin and eyes. Because moisture evaporates so rapidly during this time of year, you will likely notice your eyes are red, itchy, and dry...


Dealing With Chronic Dry Eye And Light Sensitivity

Dry eyes can generate a list of irritating symptoms. You might notice that your eyes feel gritty or as though something is stuck in them. Your eyes may appear red, burn or feel itchy...


10 Myths About Contact Lenses

Although the first plastic scleral contact lenses came out in the 1930s, myths about contact lenses remain. Bogey Hills Vision Center, serving Saint Charles, St. Peters, and Cottleville, MO, debunks common myths about contact lenses...


Who Is A Good Candidate For Contacts?

Contact lenses are among the most popular options available to treat refractive errors. However, not everybody is a good candidate for standard contacts, and some people are better candidates for specialty lenses...


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