Glasses

Eye Drops Reading Glasses

Experimental eye drops show promise as an alternative to reading glasses

Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood

Nearsightedness Epidemic

Here's where in the Philly region you can donate your eclipse glasses

When you think about your health, don't forget your eyes

Eye Exam Glaucoma

Blue-light glasses may not prevent eye strain or improve sleep quality, study finds

Blue Light Glasses

Warby Parker opens fourth brick-and-mortar location in region at Cherry Hill Mall

Warby Parker Cherry Hill Mall

Young founder of Penn startup ThirdEye sees campus potential after acquisition

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Reflections of Hollywood in this Center City eyeglass store

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Warby Parker to open permanent store on Walnut Street

Warby Parker

Eyeglass shop Warby Parker opening in former home of Le Bec-Fin

Warby Parker

Tinted glasses may help you fall asleep easier

Teenagers Sleep Depression

Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Online Shopping Stress

Frequent online shopping is tied to higher stress levels, study shows

Weighted Vests Benefits

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

New Dietary Guidelines

New dietary guidelines call for eating more meat and full-fat dairy, but less sugary foods

Autistic Barbie Mattel

New autistic Barbie may help some children feel more included and valued, experts say

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How using AblePay with their HSA helped a growing family reduce their health care expenses

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