Ask the Eye Doctor

WHY DOES MY CONTACT LENS PRESCRIPTION EXPIRE AFTER ONLY ONE YEAR?

The FDA oversees and regulates the safety, effectiveness and manufacturing of all contact lenses. They also define contact lenses as a medical device. This is different, compared to glasses. Contact lenses have an inherent risk with wear that is not present when compared to glasses use. FDA requires specific tests to renew or refit for a new contact lens prescription. If contact lenses are not used as directed there are significant risks that a patient may experience, including severe eye infections.

WHY CAN’T I ORDER A DIFFERENT BRAND OF CONTACTS THAN MY DOCTOR PRESCRIBED?

Each brand of contact lenses has its own unique material, oxygen transmission ability and fitting parameters. Your eye doctor should be able to ensure that you are receiving the best options available based on your type of contact lens wear schedule. Your eye doctor is required by the FDA to verify that the lenses that are prescribed for you fit properly and are appropriate for your type of use. This must be completed before your contact lens prescription can be finalized.

WHY SHOULD I REPLACE MY DISPOSABLE LENSES ON SCHEDULE WHEN THEY STILL FEEL FINE?

The FDA regulates the contact lens manufacturers to label their replacement recommendations based on oxygen transmission. As contact lenses age, their performance starts to diminish, including reduced oxygen transmission through the lenses. Reduced contact lens performance puts your corneas under stress. This opens up opportunities for inflammation, irritation and potential infections. A contact lens that is disposed of in a timely manner, greatly reduces the incidence of contact lens complications. Conversely, overwear and abuse of contact lens use, greatly increases the chance of a severe ocular complication and ocular emergencies.

WHY SHOULD I PURCHASE MY CONTACT LENS SUPPLY FROM MY DOCTOR INSTEAD OF OTHER RETAILER?

It is required that every patient must have access to their contact lens prescription after the prescription has been finalized. Purchasing from the doctor’s site allows for use of insurance benefits, if available, emergency trials when needed and oversight that you are receiving your correct prescription. Our patients are provided a personal ordering portal for prescription access, 24/7 ordering and FREE SHIPPING to your door. Due to privacy, we will NEVER give out your information to a 3rd party.

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Hey, Allendale community! Looking for something to do between polar vortexes? Spend some time at Grand Valley State University this March. From music recitals and art exhibits to theatrical performances and inspiring lectures, there is something to do for everyone!

Note: Event locations, dates, and availability are subject to change. Please contact GVSU for more information to verify that events are still happening.

THEATER PERFORMANCE: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

by Oscar Wilde directed by Diane Machin

Want to see a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations? I do!

Set in Victorian London, this sophisticated yet hilarious satire follows two friends - Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrie - as they concoct witty schemes to win the hearts of Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. The play's title comes from Wilde’s phrase, "to be serious about the importance of being earnest is a very di erent thing from being earnest about its importance,” implying that living life with integrity is more important than taking one’s reputation seriously.

Dates, Location & Times

March 24, 25, 30, 31, and April 1 at 7:30 PM

March 26 and April 2 at 2:00 PM

Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre, Haas Center for Performing Arts

Gvsu Sustainability Showcase

Come one, come all! Join GVSU for their Sustainability Showcase, Winter 2023 edition!

You can explore student projects online from March 19th through the 25th and then join them on Friday, March 24th, for in-person student presentations and the Sustainability Champion Awards Luncheon. Learn about the amazing initiatives students work on, and participate in the conversation. Plus, you won't want to miss out on the awards ceremony!

Contact ens@gvsu.edu or sustainability@gvsu.edu to request a parking permit.

VIEW PRESENTATIONS ONLINE: March 19 – 25

Dates, Location & Times

Friday, March 24, 2023 [All Day]

Program: 10:00 - 11:30am: Poster Session, Sustainability Showcase (Grand River Room)

11:30am - 1:00pm: Sustainability Champion Awards

Luncheon (Grand River Room, RSVP required)

1:00 - 4:00pm: Oral Presentations, Sustainability Showcase (Pere Marquette Room)

MAYBERRY LECTURE: DIGITAL INTERVENTIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

This lecture will discuss how digital interventions can be used to address the mental health crisis. Dr. Kaylee Kruzan will discuss the opportunities and challenges of using digital interventions to reach diverse populations who may not otherwise have access to traditional mental health treatment.

Her research program is focused on designing, evaluating, and implementing scalable digital mental health interventions for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in adolescents and young adults.

Don't miss this chance to learn from an expert in the field and get involved in discussions about digital interventions in mental health crises.

Join GVSU on March 1st for an informative and engaging talk!

Dates, Location & Times

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

174 Lake Superior Hall - Allendale Campus

20th Anniversary Equalitea

Get excited about the 20th Anniversary of the EqualiTEA! Celebrate women's history and the history of how tea parties have been used to organize for gender justice.

This event will be joined by Michigan Supreme Court Justice and State Representative Kyra Harris Bolden, introduced by GVSU President Mantella!

Enjoy a delicious lunch as GVSU honors this important milestone. Admission is free, but registration is required, so don't wait - sign up today on GVSU’s site!

Dates, Location & Times

Thursday, March 16, 2023

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Grand River Room in Kirkhof Center 2250 - Allendale Campus

GUEST PIANO RECITAL: KWAN YI

Don't miss your chance to experience the musical genius of pianist Kwan Yi. He has performed in places such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center! Experience the magic of his music as he graces the Sherman van Solkema Recital Hall stage. With his impressive credentials and awards, this will be an unforgettable performance you won't want to miss!

Join the event on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. for a night of incredible piano music!

Dates, Location & Times

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

7:30 p.m.

Sherman van Solkema Recital Hall

BUILDING TRUST ACROSS AMERICA, ONE RELATIONSHIP AT A TIME

On March 23rd, hear from three panelists who hold divergent perspectives as we engage in civil conversations with one another about how we can work together to build trust in and across our communities.

This conversation will be a space for collective reflection about how we can translate feelings of mistrust and frustration into bridge-building action steps.

For those who view Reunited States in advance, the film may inspire solution-oriented ideas regarding some of the key issues facing the United States today.

Please join GVSU for an event that involves two components:

- An interactive, in-person panel-led conversation on March 23rd about how we can see the humanity in one another across di erences which will integrate highlights from the award-winning documentary, Reunited States.

- A corresponding online viewing of the full documentary that you can view at your convenience between March 20-25th.

Dates, Location & Times

Thursday, March 23, 2023

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Kirkhof Room 2263