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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.
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Cathy H says
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun!
MaryAnn says
If you are supposed to wear glasses wear them.
kyla says
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!
Teresa Thompson says
Have a yearly eye exam.
Richard Hicks says
Protect your eyes with goggles when doing dangerous things
kathy dalton says
Always get your annual eye exam to make sure your prescriptions are up to date
Paula V says
Get your exam yearly. Also, I wear contacts and I never remove them without washing hands and always remove them nightly.
Meegan Whitford says
to get eye exams yearly
T.h.Ransom says
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.
1955nurse says
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!!!)
1955nurse says
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!
David Carlson says
My best eye care kit is don’t sleep in your contacts.
Carl L Smith Jr says
Have more Vitamin A in your diet , and there are actually eye exercises you can do! you can find great eye exercises online
Colette S says
Do not touch the eye at all. Unless you have washed properly to do just that.
Debra Hall says
you need a check up every year
katklaw777 says
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!
Saver Sara says
Don’t sit to close to the tv or computer/game screen! Watch for signs of difficulty seeing.
D Schmidt says
My best tip is to have an annual exam and protect your eyes outdoors with sunglasses.
Teresa Moore says
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.
paige aka mrs. bacon says
I use warm compresses for dry, itchy, eyes and cucumber slices when I have a headache or puffy eyes.
laura ari says
See your eye doctor once a year. You only have one set of eyes!
Benita says
Have your eyes checked once a year.
Susan Smith says
I always wear sunglasses.
Stephanie Nericcio says
If you wear glasses, wear them all the time. If you don’t you can ruin your eyes.
sarah t says
make sure to have your eyes checked every year
Anitra says
Yearly eye exams
Southern Gal says
Have your eyes checked regularly.
sandra says
remove your contact lenses before bed
chana says
visit the eye dr yearly
Barbi says
The new eye vitamins, like Occuvite, have made a huge difference in my eye fatigue and have helped to improve my eyesight as well.
kymi a says
my best eye care tip is always go for a yearly check up on your eyes.
Amy L says
Replace your eye makeup often, and make sure any makeup tools you use for your eyes are kept very clean.
Sonya Morris says
Wear sunglasses & get a yearly eye exam.
Kelly Brown says
Oh gosh, I would say to never neglect seeing your eye doctors. Your vision is one of the most fantastic senses that we have.
Terri says
Always go to the eye doctor every year!
Robin Wilson says
My best tip is to be sure to get yearly exams and to make sure your children get them too!
Shelly Leatham says
Wash your hands before and after you touch your eyes!!
Jen says
Check them regularly!
Eve says
UV protection with sunglasses!
jessica says
i always wear sunglasses.
Barbara says
Turn the back lighting down on all your T.V., phone, and computer screens.
Barbara says
Turn the backlighting down some on all your T.V., phone, and computer screens.
Eve says
Don’t rub them!!!! Also wear your sunglasses!
rebecca shockley says
Eat right, protect them from certain elements to keep them healthy
Carla says
Limit screen time.
Madonna says
my tip is to not take chances with your eyes. Its too late once they are gone. Do all you can to protect your vision.
Michelle Hudak says
My best tip is to buy some eyeglass cleaning wipes and keep them in your purse, car and at work for cleaning your glasses.
Brooke Adametz says
Don’t sleep in your contacts!
CharityS says
Tip: Annual eye exams are a must.
Stephanie Larison says
Always wear glasses when you’re going to be in the sunlight for a long time.
Stefany says
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!
Geri C says
Get an annual checkup and make sure you protect your eyes from the sun!
Erica Best says
good lighting makes a big different when reading
Meghan Finley says
Make sure to take breaks and never strain
Theresa J says
My best tip is to let your eyes rest dont strain them with bright lights and excessive computer use
Shelby Gesford says
Don’t sit so close the TV/monitor it strains your eyes!
tammy shelton says
If you’re on the computer a lot remember to rest your eye every hour.
Denise M says
give your eyes a break from electronics by looking away regularly
christine jessamine says
my best tip is to always wear a good pair of glasses and get your eyes checked regularly
Darlene O'Brien says
eat carrots. good for eyesight
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Naomi says
Get an exam every year.
Claudia says
have a full examination of your eyes every year~
nannypanpan says
wear sunglasses
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Trish F says
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!
Tamar says
Eat your carrots.
kelly mcgrew says
always take your contacts out–never sleep in them,
mamotts says
use proper sunglasses with spf
Heather King says
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!
Brittany says
Look away from the screen and focus on something further away often and blink.
Wendy Wallach says
Wear sunglasses that have uv protection in the summer
Melanie Montgomery says
Get your eyes checked every other year
Maureen G says
Protect your eyes with sunglasses and get a thorough eye exam yearly
maria says
Don’t be too close to the tv or ipad or computer
Natalie S says
To make sure you have regular eye exams!
Laura Jacobson says
I would say to wear sunglasses and protect your eyes!
Mary Beth I says
use fresh makeup – old makeup can become contaminated and irritate or infect the skin or eyes
meredith says
Get enough sleep consistently
Danielle Papsis says
Wear Sunglasses throughout the year, not just when it’s hot and sunny, but when it’s cold and sunny too.
Kerrie Mayans says
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.
Brandy W. says
Do not read in bad lighting. Only use cotton to clean your glasses and never sleep in contacts lol
Helga says
Tired eyes need sleep and less eye strain. Herbal eye washes are soothing.
cheri says
Get frequent eye exams!
md kennedy says
My best eye-care tip: eat only whole food!
Kathy stevenson says
Go to the eye doctor every year!
Sadie B. says
My best tip is yearly exams and wear sunglasses.
Victoria Carlson says
Go to the eye doctor once a year, even if you don’t have bad vision! They are great for overall eye health!
Sheila Vives says
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.
Jenny Martin says
I don’t follow my own tips–but take breaks from the computer every hour, and change your contacts according to the schedule!
Barbara Platt says
don’t strain your eyes, when you’re tired you need to rest your eyes
Jennifer Marohn says
My best tip I can think of is to wear sunglasses when you go outside.
Elizabeth Mc says
Dont look at the computer or tv with the lights off!
Kristy says
Get your eyes examined, even if you think you can see fine.
Brandy W says
If your having trouble with your eyes go to the doctor immediately. We waited and now my daughter needs exspensive lenses.
Staci A says
Get your yearly exams done and protect your eyes with sunglasses.
Jean says
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.
ACMommy3 says
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!
Francine Anchondo says
get a yearly check up.
Allie says
To wear sunglasses outside
Dorinne Hammons says
Take breaks from the computer or reading to rest your eyes – a five minute break every hour is great!
michelle b. says
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
Melissa Michael says
Keep your hands away from your eyes! Infections aren’t fun!
Stacey B says
My best eye care tip is to wear sun glasses in the sun!
Tina M says
Look Away From the Computer!!
Sunshine G says
Eat lots of carrots and get your eyes checked regularly.
LaVonne says
Regular eye checkups is my best tip.
Kimberly says
Limit screen time.
Tabathia B says
Get a yearly exam and wear an updated prescription.
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Tabathia B says
Get a yearly exam and wear an updated prescription.
Tabathia B says
Get a yearly exam and wear an updated prescription
cheryla lister says
Get regular eye exams. My husband would have had no idea he had glaucoma, except for his regular yearly exam.
Daniel M says
take regular breaks from the computer screen
DEBIJOT says
My tip is to keep regular eye appolintments.
June S. says
Getting your eyes checked is very important.
Sarah says
My best tip is to BE CAREFUL with your eyes. Pay attention to any pain or discomfort.
Ellen B says
wear eye protection when using machinery.
Ellen B says
wear eye protection when using machinery
Jeanna says
Visit your eye doctor once a year even if you aren’t experiencing problems!
Cynthia R says
give your eyes rest from computer, small tasks, reading, etc…
tammy b says
wear sunglasses….whenever it’s bright, even in the winter or rain
Louly says
Don’t stay at your computer for hours at a time, get up at least once an hour and give your eyes a rest.
happymomc says
go for an eye checkup every year, eat carrots and watch TV at a safe distance, minimize screen time
shelly says
Limit screen time and take rest breaks
Sheila K. says
Take rest breaks from the computer, which is very hard on the eyes!
Karen says
Be sure to get an annual eye exam!
Crissy D. says
Wear sunglasses outdoors and eat lots of Vitamin A rich vegtables.
Sarah says
My best tip is to take an Omega-3 supplement, which seems to really help reduce dryness.
chelsea says
My best tip is to always wear sunglasses when its sunny
hollowsins says
use eye protection when in the sun…it does more damage than we think
Claudia says
Don’t seat to near to the tv when watching , and take a break when using the computer.
Jessica Jackson says
Eat lots of veggies!
Jessica Jackson says
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Christina N says
Always get a yearly check up.
Thomas Murphy says
Go to the eye doctor every year for a check up.
Seyma Shabbir says
Get your annual eye exam… If you are diabetic, keep your sugar level in check!
Tabitha P. says
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.
latanya says
get eye exams every year
Nataly Carbonell says
Eat lots of vitamin A rich foods, likke carrots, mangos, cherries, etc
Jessica says
Get an eye exam every year.
Amanda Sakovitz says
Use warm compresses for dry eyes
mrsshukra says
Rest your eyes when working a lot with the computer!
Mary W says
Wear sunglasses from birth to old age. The sun can cause permanent damage to everyone’s eyes.
Susan P. says
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.
CherylS22 says
Get your eyes checked once a year & be sure to keep your eyes as moist as possible.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Toby says
I makes sure to eat lots of blueberries for eye health!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
make sure you have anti-glare lenses!
Colleen Boudreau says
Give your eyes a break from tv/computer screens.
Noreen says
Always wear sunglasses and get a yearly exam
Wehaf says
My tip is to wear your glasses regularly – going without them isn’t good for your eyes.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
My Eye Care Tip Is To Make It Routine To Have Eye Exams Yearly.
Tammy S says
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.
Kelly D says
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.
Megan says
My best eye tip is to get there every year! I have a bad habit of letting the time slip past.