Dry eye syndrome affects millions of people worldwide and can even cause blurred vision. […]
Do Dry Eyes Cause Blurred Vision?
Category: Eye Health
Can You Drive After an Eye Exam?
Whether or not it’s safe to drive after an eye exam depends on the specific tests your eye doctor performs during your exam. Most importantly, dilation plays a big role in determining your post-appointment driving comfort. […]
How To Protect Your Eyes From Phone & Computer Screens
Do you have headaches, or do your eyes feel strained after hours in front of a computer or while scrolling through your phone? With digital devices becoming indispensable to our lives, many people are experiencing eye discomfort and fatigue like never before. Luckily, with the proper precautions, you can protect your eyes without giving up […]
Can You Use Eye Drops with Contacts?
In our fast-paced world, contact lenses have become a go-to solution for millions seeking clear vision without the hassle of glasses. But with convenience comes responsibility—especially when it comes to eye care. For example, you can use eye drops with contacts, but they need to be formulated for contact lens use if you’re using them […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?
When our eyes can’t produce enough tears or those tears are of low quality, we experience dry eyes. While there are a variety of symptoms associated with dry eye, including a gritty, scratchy feeling, floaters are not among these symptoms. Floaters are usually harmless, dark shapes that appear in your vision and look like spots, […]
Are LED Lights Bad For Your Eyes?
In recent years, the use of LED lights has skyrocketed. LEDs appear everywhere, from our homes and offices to our smartphones and even streetlights. Praised for their energy efficiency and longevity, LED lights seem like a perfect solution for our lighting needs. However, growing concerns about their impact on eye health have sparked an interest […]
How Long Does Eye Strain Last?
Our productive and busy lifestyles keep us glued to projects for long periods. While our ability to remain focused on tasks for long periods is great, it can lead to eye discomfort. The discomfort is unsettling, but eye strain is temporary. After taking a break or finishing our work, we should feel the effects of […]
Is Squinting Bad For Your Eyes?
Squinting can be something you do unconsciously, like when looking at screens or reading for long periods, or while trying to decipher a distant street sign. Children may also squint from an uncorrected vision problem. But is squinting a harmless habit, or can it be bad for your eyes? Squinting won’t necessarily worsen your vision […]
