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As a contact lens wearer, taking a quick nap without removing your lenses may be tempting. However, this convenience can come at a cost to your eye health. While contact lenses offer numerous benefits over eyeglasses and come in extended wear options, it’s important to know the healthy practices for contact lens wearers. You shouldn’t […]
The prospect of casting off your glasses or contact lenses is a tempting one, opening a world of unobstructed, clear vision. Laser eye surgery, also known as refractive surgery, is a popular means to achieve this freedom. However, laser eye surgery isn’t a miracle treatment for everyone with vision problems. Laser eye surgery may not […]
Vision is an incredibly complex human ability, yet one that’s affected by the simplest of things. Optometrists can examine your eyes and help you see clearer with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Yet, when we have trouble seeing something, our body already has a natural reaction. We squint. While it’s an interesting reaction, what may be […]
If you regularly use eye drops, whether for dry eyes or allergies, then there’s a high chance that, at some point, you’ve come across an old bottle of drops buried in the depths of your medicine cabinet. You may have wondered if it’s safe to use them or if they can still provide relief even […]
A regular eye exam may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of diabetes, but it can actually play a crucial role in detecting and managing this chronic disease. In fact, an eye exam can reveal early signs of diabetes before other symptoms start to manifest. This is done through […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common refractive error affecting many people. Orthokeratology (ortho-k) uses custom specialty contact lenses to correct myopia while stopping or slowing its progression in children or youth. However, ortho-k cannot reverse myopia. Once myopia has developed, it can’t be cured. That being said, ortho-k can be used to temporarily correct eyesight […]
Pink eye and stye are both common eye conditions that can cause redness, irritation, and discomfort. While they may have similar symptoms, they are 2 distinct conditions that require different treatments. The key differences between pink eye and styes lie in the underlying causes, contagiousness, discharge, treatment, and affected parts of the eye. If you […]
Waking up to a new day should feel refreshing, but for many, the morning brings an unwelcome companion: dry eyes. You might have experienced uncomfortable dry eye symptoms such as burning, blurry vision, and a scratchy feeling when you first open your eyes in the morning. Dry eyes in the morning can result from several […]
In an age dominated by screens and indoor lifestyles, myopia, or nearsightedness, has become a rapidly growing concern in children. The prevalence of this condition has been steadily increasing, and with it comes a host of potential vision-related complications in adulthood. Comprehensive children’s eye exams can help with the early detection of myopia. Fortunately, advances […]
As we age, our eyes go through many changes. For older adults, one of the most common changes is developing cataracts. Cataracts, the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, can significantly impact your vision and quality of life. Fortunately, cataract surgery can offer an effective solution for restoring clear vision. Cataract surgery is a safe […]
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