Regular contact lens exams should be an ongoing part of your overall eye care plan as they help ensure your prescription is accurate, detect potential problems like eye diseases or conditions, and continuously evaluate your overall eye health. […]
How to Tell the Difference Between Eye Allergies & Pink Eye
You can tell the difference between eye allergies and pink eye by considering symptoms, such as itchiness and discharge, and when they first appeared. […]
How to Prevent Eye Damage from Phones
However, the blue light emitted from the screens of our phones can cause some damage to our eyes. It can cause eye strain, dry eyes, and even disrupt sleep patterns. There are, however, some ways to prevent eye damage from phones, including:
Adjusting your phone settings
Taking breaks
Adjusting the lighting of your device or the room you’re in
Using anti-glare screen protectors
Giving your eyes a rest […]
The Link Between Reading Difficulties in Children & Vision Problems
If a child has a vision issue such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, they might find it difficult to focus on the text, leading to challenges in understanding it. […]
Are Ortho-K Lenses for Adults?
Orthokeratology, commonly known as Ortho-K, has gained popularity as a non-surgical vision correction method. Initially designed for children and teenagers, […]
Is There Treatment for Progressive Myopia?
To treat progressive myopia, your optometrist may recommend corrective lenses, myopia control methods, or refractive surgery, depending on your age. […]
What Is Considered Bad Eyesight?
In general, bad eyesight refers to any vision less than 20/20. This is a general standard followed by most optometrists—any vision different than this often needs some kind of vision correction to clearly see the world and safely navigate the environment. […]
Why Are My Eyes Red When I Wake Up?
Waking up with red eyes can make your mornings more frustrating than they need to be. This is a common […]
Why Am I Seeing Waves In My Vision?
Any new flashes, floaters, waves, or other shapes and shades in your vision can indicate an eye emergency and should […]
Orthokeratology Lenses: How Do They Work?
When it comes to treating myopia (nearsightedness), there are many options available, ranging from prescription eyeglasses to corrective surgery. However, […]