To keep your eyes healthy, you need to make sure to prioritize taking care of them. Fortunately, you can do this through regular eye exams at your optometrist. Your optometrist will take the time to thoroughly examine all the internal mechanisms of your eyes. They’ll monitor any changes and make note of any abnormalities. And […]
If you’re considering contact lenses for vision correction, you’ve likely come across various options, including soft lenses, ortho-k lenses, and hybrid lenses. Hybrid contact lenses have been gaining popularity among both new and seasoned contact lens wearers. They combine the best features of soft and rigid gas-permeable lenses, offering a blend of comfort and clarity. […]
In recent years, the prevalence of myopia, or nearsightedness, has seen a noteworthy increase among children. While you can’t reverse myopia, there are ways to prevent myopia progression. Understanding myopia is crucial for patients and parents alike, not only for current management but also for future eye health. Regular children’s eye exams can help with […]
What Are Seasonal Allergies? Seasonal allergies develop when your immune system feels like it is sensitive to debris or pollen in the air. Though you may be allergic to something in the air, it doesn’t mean other people are! Often times the reactions to seasonal allergies vary between individuals. Most people don’t realize that new […]
Tension headaches can have many causes, and while the research doesn’t connect them directly to dry eyes, the two conditions may share common triggers. […]
Contact lenses are a great alternative to glasses you can wear almost anywhere. If you have an eye exam soon, you may wonder if you should wear your lenses to the appointment. Wearing your contact lenses to your eye exam depends on the type of exam you’re receiving. You shouldn’t wear your lenses to a […]
Do you frequently experience tension headaches or sore, dry, or tired eyes after a long day? This pain can happen for many reasons, especially when working in front of digital screens. However, these symptoms may not be from focusing too hard—though it certainly has an effect. Your eyes need to work together to see clearly, […]
The human eye is an amazing organ. It’s like a camera constantly capturing the world around us. But sometimes, the eye can develop conditions or vision problems that can mess with how this camera works. While many of these problems can be fixed with the help of an eye doctor, it can be difficult to […]
When you need to relieve dry eyes, you may reach for eye drops. But what if you don’t have any on hand? Can you use a contact lens solution instead? This is a common question among people who wear contact lenses, especially those who use multi-purpose solutions that claim to clean, rinse, and store lenses. […]
The causes of blurry vision can be multifaceted and complex. They may range from simple factors such as eye strain or refractive errors to serious eye conditions and health conditions like macular degeneration, retinal detachment, diabetes, or high blood pressure. In some cases, the onset of blurred vision can be sudden and alarming, potentially indicating […]
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