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Kari shares her insights on the importance of eye exams before school starts with this Sears Optical Giveaway. All opinions listed are her own.

School starts for my kids next week. Back-to-school time really seemed to sneak up on us this year. It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating our first lazy days of summer break. And, now…we are frantically rushing around trying to get organized and take care of our last minute back-to-school shopping.

We’ve had paper, pencils, and folders to buy as well as backpacks, shoes, clothing, and uniforms to choose. We have stocked up on printer paper and ink and planned out school lunches and looked up bus schedules.

One more very important task on our back-to-school list is getting our yearly eye exams.

Two of my children wear glasses and contacts – making sure that their prescriptions are up to date and their eyes are healthy is a priority. They are both teenagers, so not only is it important to stay on top of their vision needs, but also to make sure they have stylish and comfortable glasses to wear. Having a trusted place to get eye exams and purchase attractive, high-quality eyewear makes the process a whole lot easier.

During the back-to-school season, consumers can take advantage of Sears Optical™ special offers for the entire family.

  • 60% off lenses with any frame purchase and 75% off lenses with any frame purchase on the second pair. This offer excludes Varilux lenses.
  • Kids 18 and under will receive eyeglasses with single vision ULTRAlightTM select lenses and frames for $49.99 up to $69.99.

With over 50 years in the eye care industry, Sears Optical is the expert in family eye care. With experienced opticians and quality brands with a great frame selection, Sears Optical is the one-stop-shop for all your family™ vision care needs. Make an appointment with your eye care provider to schedule an eye exam for your family today.

Click here to find a Sears Optical in your area.

Enter to win

One reader is going to win a gift certificate worth $250 to spend at Sears Optical. Use the Rafflecopter form to enter this giveaway. New to Rafflecopter? Watch this 45-second video on how to enter!

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Be sure to visit the main Back to School post to find all of our Back to School related giveaways. You don’t want to miss out on the amazing prizes.

 

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152 Comments

  3. You wouldn’t believe how much eyes change every year depending on activity, so get there when you can, especially if insurance pays for it!

  7. Get your exam yearly. Also, I wear contacts and I never remove them without washing hands and always remove them nightly.

  9. My best tip is to make sure to wear your glasses, if needed, when reading etc. Otherwise your eyes may get worse if they are constantly straining.

  10. Don’t sleep in yr contacts, don’t wet yr contacts w/saliva (!), see yr Eye DR Yrly & protect your eyes from UV Rays! Thanks so much for the chance, we sure do need this!

    (Again, not sure if the 1st post went thru – want to make sure I do the entry right!!!)

  11. Don’t sleep in yr contacts, don’t wet yr contacts w/saliva (!), see yr Eye DR Yrly & protect your eyes from UV Rays! Thanks so much for the chance, we sure do need this!

  13. Have more Vitamin A in your diet , and there are actually eye exercises you can do! you can find great eye exercises online

  16. My Dad was an eye doctor and I’d say my best tip would be to have an annual vist to make sure everything is Aokay!

  17. Don’t sit to close to the tv or computer/game screen! Watch for signs of difficulty seeing.

  19. My daughter just started wearing glasses back in May. I have found that her keeping up with her glasses and putting them in a case after she is done with them is best to keep them safe.

  30. The new eye vitamins, like Occuvite, have made a huge difference in my eye fatigue and have helped to improve my eyesight as well.

  32. Replace your eye makeup often, and make sure any makeup tools you use for your eyes are kept very clean.

  34. Oh gosh, I would say to never neglect seeing your eye doctors. Your vision is one of the most fantastic senses that we have.

  36. My best tip is to be sure to get yearly exams and to make sure your children get them too!

  47. My best tip is to buy some eyeglass cleaning wipes and keep them in your purse, car and at work for cleaning your glasses.

  50. Always wear glasses when you’re going to be in the sunlight for a long time.

  51. My best tip is to make sure you get your eyes check as often as prescribed. Oh and protect your eyes from the sun, summer and winter!

  55. My best tip is to let your eyes rest dont strain them with bright lights and excessive computer use

  59. my best tip is to always wear a good pair of glasses and get your eyes checked regularly

  64. Best tip is have regular check ups with your eye doctor. Any issues that arise can be taken care of early. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  68. It’s so important to take care of your own eyes, too. I get my kids’ eyes checked, but it’s been over 4 years since my own last eye exam….shame on me!

  78. Wear Sunglasses throughout the year, not just when it’s hot and sunny, but when it’s cold and sunny too.

  79. My best eye care tip is to make sure to take out your contacts and clean them daily to give your eyes a break while you are sleeping.

  80. Do not read in bad lighting. Only use cotton to clean your glasses and never sleep in contacts lol

  86. Go to the eye doctor once a year, even if you don’t have bad vision! They are great for overall eye health!

  87. When you sit at a computer for long periods of time, it is drying to the eyes. Over-dryness leads to damage. Moisturize your eyes with a home-made saline solution. 1/4 teaspoon of salt to 1 cup of warm water in a sterile container. Use an eye cup or freshly washed hands to rinse out eyes. Be sure the water is not hot so not to burn your eyes. You can also use an over-the-counter eye drop, but make sure it is free from harmful ingredients and preservatives. Natural saline is best.

  88. I don’t follow my own tips–but take breaks from the computer every hour, and change your contacts according to the schedule!

  95. Be faithful about annual checkups and WEAR your glasses if you need them. It’s amazing how many people strain their eyes rather than wear prescription glasses or contacts.

  96. Hmmm, well besides yearly checkups for everyone in the family, drinking lots of water, not rubbing eyes, avoiding eye strain and reducing hours spent in front of screens are all helpful for eye health!

  99. Take breaks from the computer or reading to rest your eyes – a five minute break every hour is great!

  100. Make sure you sit with the appropriate distance between you and the computer screen also make sure to take breaks from your electrical device and look away at points further than your screen

  110. Get regular eye exams. My husband would have had no idea he had glaucoma, except for his regular yearly exam.

  120. Don’t stay at your computer for hours at a time, get up at least once an hour and give your eyes a rest.

  121. go for an eye checkup every year, eat carrots and watch TV at a safe distance, minimize screen time

  126. My best tip is to take an Omega-3 supplement, which seems to really help reduce dryness.

  129. Don’t seat to near to the tv when watching , and take a break when using the computer.

  135. My best tip is to go once a year.
    Just suck it up and go.
    And take your kids early and yearly too.
    get them used to people messing with their eyes.

  141. Wear sunglasses from birth to old age. The sun can cause permanent damage to everyone’s eyes.

  142. If you’re at the computer all day, once every hour or so, get up and walk around and give your eyes a chance to focus on other distances.

  143. Get your eyes checked once a year & be sure to keep your eyes as moist as possible.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  148. My tip is to wear your glasses regularly – going without them isn’t good for your eyes.

  150. My best eye care tip is to always wear protective eye wear when you are working in the yard or on a project that could have flying bits and pieces.

  151. My best eye care tip is to have a full examination of your eyes every year. I always like to make sure my eyes are healthy as well as making sure I don’t need an adjustment in my prescription.