Safeguarding Your Vision: Strategies to Protect Your Eyes in the Winter As winter arrives, and the cold, cloudy days set in, sunglasses may not be the first thing on your mind. Yet, neglecting winter eye protection can lead to painful temporary conditions and potential permanent eye damage. The Importance of Winter Eye Protection Were you […]
Continue readingGlaucoma Awareness Month
Gaining Insight into Glaucoma: Recognizing the Impact As we embark on the new year, January unfolds not just as a fresh calendar page but as the designated month for Glaucoma Awareness. It’s a time to illuminate the silent thief of sight and underscore the importance of understanding and early detection. Unveiling the Enigma: The Spectrum […]
Continue readingWearing Contacts Too Long
If you wear contact lenses, it’s likely you’ve occasionally been guilty of wearing contacts too long. Whether it happens because your workday rolls into a long night out, you don’t have a spare pair, or you just plain forget you’re wearing them in the first place – it’s bound to happen. And, as a contact […]
Continue readingPresbyopia, Bifocals, and Progressives
Presbyopia is farsightedness caused by the increasing rigidity of the lens in the eye as we age. It affects nearly everyone older than 65, and for the 42 percent of Americans who are already nearsighted, this creates a complication. People who previously had 20/20 vision can just grab a pair of reading glasses to combat […]
Continue readingWhy are my Eyes Puffy?
Do you still look tired after a full night of sleep? Do you hate breaking out the mascara when your eyes look swollen? “Why are my eyes puffy?” is a question you’re probably asking yourself. Read on to learn more about some causes of puffy eyes and what you can do about the problem. What […]
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