If you have blepharitis or dry eyes, your optometrist may suggest a treatment called BlephEx to help. If you are suffering from blepharitis or dry eye syndrome, it is an eye condition that can cause red, swollen, irritated, itchy eyelids, BlephEx treatment may be a suitable option for you. While it can be uncomfortable, blepharitis […]
The uncomfortable symptoms experienced with dry eyes can lead to redness and irritation in the eyes. Dry eye disease is a condition that can make even the simplest daily tasks difficult. Fortunately, there are contact lenses available that can help alleviate some of these symptoms. Depending on the cause of your dry eye, your eye […]
Driving at night can be difficult at any age, especially if you have a preexisting vision problem. Between glare, difficulty seeing in the dark, or a delayed reaction time, it can be difficult to do so safely. But why does it become more difficult as you age? As you get older, your eyesight naturally gets […]
How long will your eye exam be? An eye exam typically takes between 20 and 60 minutes, but certain factors can affect the duration of your appointment, such as your eye health and any potential risks for eye diseases. What Happens During an Eye Exam? During a comprehensive eye exam, your vision care practitioner must […]
An inevitable part of wearing eyeglasses is that, eventually, they will get dirty. You’ll smudge the lens with a fingerprint, or maybe you’ll splash water on them. As tempting as a quick breath and wipe from your t-shirt is, that’s not an ideal way to clean them. A gentle wash with warm water and soap […]
Adult and children’s eye exams screen your vision to ensure you have the correct prescription glasses or contact lenses. But they can also check for eye problems in the early stages, which don’t always present with symptoms. It’s best to wear glasses instead of contact lenses to an eye exam so your eye doctor can […]
Dry eyes are a condition that more than 16 million Americans experience. For many people, artificial tears or eye drops can relieve mild cases of dry eye. While there are different kinds of eye drops and artificial tears, most eye drops can be used up to 4 times a day. When you experience dry eyes, […]
Waking up with dry eyes can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience. Not only can it make it difficult to open your eyes in the morning, but it can also cause redness, irritation, and even blurred vision throughout the day. Fortunately, several fixes for dry eyes available can help alleviate dry eyes and improve overall […]
Visiting your eye doctor to maintain healthy eyesight and vision is like visiting your physician for a healthy body. Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children can help detect eye conditions early and determine treatment based on visual needs. Astigmatism and myopia are common refractive errors with similar symptoms, including blurred vision. But they’re 2 […]
Dry eye syndrome, also known simply as dry eye, is a prevalent condition that affects many people. There is no single treatment option because several things can cause dry eye, which we’ll look at in this article. You don’t necessarily need an examination to diagnose dry eye. However, suppose over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops don’t offer […]
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