Have you ever wondered what goes on during an eye exam? Regular eye exams are essential for maintaining eye health and detecting signs of potential issues before they become severe. It is important to understand what to expect so that you can be prepared and make the most of your appointment. During an eye exam, […]
Eyeglasses are a wonderful way to correct the blurry vision often caused by conditions like nearsightedness. But when they start to loosely slide down your face away from your eyes, they can be a frustrating part of your day. So, how do you keep eyeglasses from sliding down your nose? There are a few ways […]
For the millions who experience chronic headaches or the discomfort of dry eyes, understanding the interplay between these conditions can be crucial to enhancing their quality of life. Despite common misconceptions, dry eyes do not cause headaches but can have shared triggers and symptoms. There can be several possible sources to your dry eye symptoms. […]
Sunglasses aren’t just stylish tinted eyewear to compliment your fashion style. When the sun breaks free from a mass of heavy clouds, most people instinctively reach for sunglasses to shield their eyes from the glare. Prescription sunglasses are crucial for protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays while providing sharp vision, which makes them worth […]
It’s important to take note that a prescription for contact lenses differs from one for eyeglasses. Contact lenses, sitting directly on the eye, require more frequent evaluations for potential changes in fit or health risks. […]
Scleral lenses can work for dry eye symptoms by creating a stable reservoir of moisture between the lens and the cornea. […]
Your eye doctor handles your eye exam, assessing your vision. Afterward, they send you to their optician, who works to find glasses that meet your needs. […]
Your optometrist can recommend whether or not you should be wearing your contact lenses if you have dry eye, and they may recommend daily disposable lenses or specialty lenses like scleral contacts, which can improve moisture retention in your eyes and provide clear sight. […]
Neurolens are specialty glasses designed to correct eye misalignment. […]
It’s 8 AM, and you’ve just been rudely awoken by an irritating feeling in your eye. It’s red, swollen, and decidedly not its usual self. Or, maybe it’s not your eye that’s affected—maybe it’s your child’s eye. Could it be pink eye (conjunctivitis)? Should you rush to the eye doctor, or can it wait until […]
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