Every part of your eye plays a role in eye comfort and health. This includes the eyelids and glands that produce all the elements that make up your tears. Take dry eyes, for example. One cause of dry eyes is an imbalance of the tear film, made of water, oil, and mucin. When the glands […]
Believe it or not, contact lenses are medical devices, and one size does not fit all. Our eyes are unique, as are the contact lenses and eyeglasses we wear. […]
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Getting that itchy or gritty feeling in your eye when you blink isn’t something anyone wants to deal with. This feeling can be a symptom of dry eye syndrome, leading to other uncomfortable symptoms. A comprehensive eye exam with your optometrist is the first step in getting relief from dry eyes. […]
Whether your sunglasses are prescription or not doesn’t change the fact that scratches on them are a major bummer. Fortunately, there are several options for fixing scratches. Although, if they are prescription sunglasses, you’ll likely want to take extra care with these fixes or see a professional instead, as prescription sunglasses are typically much more […]
Dry eyes are a common problem affecting almost 5 million Americans 50 and older. Many irritating and uncomfortable symptoms accompany dry eyes; floaters are not one of them. Regular optometrist visits and eye exams are sometimes the only way to identify the cause of dry eye and floaters. Here, we explain dry eyes and floaters, […]
Relieve Dry Eye Through Diet Eye nutrition is a crucial aspect of eye care. Just like booking regular eye exams, practicing eye hygiene, or maintaining your prescription lenses, your diet is something you can do to protect your eye health. Fueling your body with the right nutrients can help your vision and prevent eye diseases. […]
Why Are My Eyes So Dry? What Causes Dry Eyes? Eye comfort is more than 20/20 vision. Multiple factors can impact how well you can see and how your eyes feel. When your eyes are dry, it can affect your vision, eye health, and even mental health. Many factors lead to dry eyes, from eye […]
Should I Get Prescription Sunglasses? Looking into Prescription Sunglasses Sunglasses are the go-to accessory for sunny days. Or maybe you find yourself switching between your prescription glasses and sunglasses when driving or enjoying summer sports. Choosing between sharp vision and defense from glaring brightness can be a pain. But you don’t have to choose. Prescription […]
How to Clean Polarized Sunglasses Protecting the longevity of polarized sunglasses can help you retain the benefits of their use for a longer period of time. Proper cleaning and storage of your sunglasses lead to them performing better and lasting a much longer time — this is especially important if you have purchased an expensive […]
To many of my patients, this sounds like a terrible disease that I just diagnosed them with but to us eye care professionals, this is a remarkably familiar and easy to fix condition. The most common type of cataract is caused by a natural clouding of the lens inside our eye. It is not an […]
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