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Which Artificial Tear Eye Drop is Right for Me?
When our eyes are irritated, some of us first turn to lubricating eye drops from the drugstore to see if these can solve the problem. Our eye doctors may also recommend them as part of a treatment plan for conditions like dry eyes or for healing from refractive...
How Ocular Allergies Affect Your Eyes
Allergies are a very common cause of red, irritated, and itchy eyes. Although it usually does not lead to adverse problems, it is quite annoying and uncomfortable and can get in the way of enjoying the outdoors during the spring and summer. Explained below are some...
Bifocals, Progressives, and Reading Glasses
There are a wide range of different lenses available for your glasses in the optical world. It can be confusing to decide what type of lenses to get. For some patients a different prescription is needed for viewing distant and near objects. The prescription needed for...
Uveitis: The Causes and Treatments
Have you ever visited the optometrist for light sensitive, sore eyes? They may have diagnosed you with something called uveitis (also known as iritis), prescribed you several medications to combat it, and possibly ordered or performed some extra tests to find the...
How Does the Eye Work?
You may have wondered how your eyes actually allow you to see. There are many parts in the eyes and brain responsible for this, and each one has a unique role. Some are directly used for seeing, some are for support, and others are for protection of the other...
Diabetes and Blurry Vision
Diabetes is an increasingly common condition and many people are aware of what it is. However, you may not know how damaging it can be to the eyes, and that your optometrist is always looking for its signs when examining the eyes of patients with diabetes. These...
Why Do My Eyes Water?
Watery or runny eyes can be caused by several conditions, such as allergies, inflammation, or injuries. But the most common cause of watery eyes is surprising – dry eye disease. Meibomian gland dysfunction can lead to dry eyes and common symptoms like burning or...
Are Vision Problems Causing My Headaches?
Headaches can be caused by many things, from stress, to dehydration, to serious medical problems. Many people also experience headaches that are triggered or worsened by their eyes or their vision problems. These vision-related headaches can oftentimes be fixed with...
Can Sleeping Worsen Your Dry Eye Symptoms?
Many people assume that at night, when we are fast asleep and our eyes are closed, they are protected from symptoms of dry eye disease. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many individuals who suffer from nighttime dryness. For some people, overnight can be the...
What to Know About “Pink Eye”
Pink eye is a term commonly used to describe conjunctivitis, an eye condition that causes the eyes to become red and uncomfortable. The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that covers the white portion of the eye. If the conjunctiva becomes infected, irritated, or...
What is Astigmatism?
Refractive error is the general term used to describe vision conditions that occur when light irregularly enters the eye and forms a blurred image. Conditions like nearsightedness and farsightedness are considered common forms of refractive error that can cause...
Blepharitis and Eyelid Bumps
The eyelids do more than just protect the eyes. They help us maintain a healthy ocular surface by producing part of the tear film and distributing it across the front of the eye. Many problems can arise if the eyelids are not properly cared for, including dry eye...
Your Guide to Over-the-Counter (OTC) Eye Drops
For some eye conditions, such as dry eye disease or ocular allergies, there are effective over-the-counter treatment options. Many doctors will recommend these non-prescription options to combat uncomfortable symptoms such as burning, itching, grittiness, or...
Dilated Eye Exams and Retinal Health
There is much more to an eye exam than determining a prescription and treating vision problems. Optometrists are trained to thoroughly evaluate the health of the entire eye, including the front surface, the back lining, and all internal structures. This allows...
Have Dry Eyes? Try Scleral Lenses!
Scleral contact lenses are some of the newest and most popular developments in contact lenses. Scleral lenses have many different design aspects than regular soft contact lenses, which make them an appealing option. For starters, scleral lenses are larger than soft...
An Overview of Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in our country. As life expectancy increases and Americans are living longer, more and more people are being diagnosed with this condition. Macular degeneration is a progressive disease that slowly...
Can My Child Wear Contact Lenses?
Contact lenses have become one of the most popular forms of vision correction among adult Americans. They are a convenient option that can give clear vision to people with a wide range of prescriptions, and new developments in contact lenses have made them even more...
How to Choose Lenses for Your Glasses
There are many decisions to face when it comes to buying new glasses. Deciding on frame that fits your budget and personality and understanding how to use your vision benefits can be daunting tasks. One of the most overwhelming parts of purchasing new glasses is...
What are Daily Contact Lenses?
Daily disposable contact lenses are a type of lenses that are worn daily then discarded at the end of the day. The single-use approach of these lenses make them a popular option for both patients and doctors alike due to the health benefits, comfort, and convenience...
What Are Ocular Migraines?
Ocular migraines can be alarming experiences that result in temporary visual disturbances. The strange visual symptoms that can come from ocular migraines are sometimes called an “aura,” and can include shimmering lights, bursts of colors, strange distortions, or...
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