Contact Lens Health Week: Habits to Ensure Healthy Eyes
Approximately 45 million U.S. residents wear contacts. Many of them, however, may have an increased risk of eyesight-related problems caused by improper wear and care. One of the r [...]
4 Simple Eyeglass Maintenance Tips You Should Know
Eyeglasses have been around for centuries and remain one of the safest and most effective ways to correct vision. But as with using contacts, they’ll need proper care and mainte [...]
4 Simple Lighting Tips That Help Reduce Eye Strain
You need lighting to see clearly, but not all light sources can benefit your eyesight. What you need to do is make sure your home or work space has proper lighting to reduce the po [...]
Tips for Finding an Orthokeratology Doctor
Orthokeratology or ortho-k is a non-surgical procedure that improves your vision by gently reshaping your eyes as you sleep. This treatment uses special gas-permeable contacts call [...]
What Pupil Size Abnormalities Can Say About Your Health
The pupil is the round, black circle in the middle of the iris or the colored part of your eye. It’s a hole where light passes to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the bac [...]
Eye Health Tips for Young Adults
Young adults are usually busy with school and work, making it easy to forget about their eye health. No matter your age, it’s a must to care for your eyes to maintain good vision [...]
Glaucoma: You May Not Even Know You Have It
Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve or the link between the eye and the brain. It’s a leading cause of vision loss worldwide, but can be prevented [...]
What You Need to Know About Contact Lens-Related Infections
Contact lenses remain a popular choice for people in need of vision correction. Even so, not all wearers are aware of how important it is to properly care for these devices. Bad ha [...]
3 Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor During an Eye Exam
Undergoing an eye exam helps you better understand the current state of your vision. It is a way to identify any potential problems with your eyes, allowing your eye doctor to pr [...]
Rubbing Your Eyes: Is It Really Dangerous?
Most of us rub our eyes regularly, especially when we feel tired, suffer from an allergy or a cold or because our contacts are dry. Doing this stimulates the flow of tears, which c [...]