Having both a pair of eyeglasses and contact lenses can be great for navigating the different activities of your daily routine. Contact lenses are a valuable tool for playing sports, hiking or other high-intensity activities. In contrast, glasses might be the better choice for style and comfort when working from home or sitting down to […]
Whether new to contacts or updating your prescription, you’ll need a contact lens exam and fitting. Even if you already have a prescription for your glasses, you’ll need a separate one for contact lenses. It’s important to get this right, as poor-fitting lenses can be ineffective in fixing your vision or result in irritation. A […]
If you and your family have recently been in for your yearly eye exams, and your child was diagnosed with myopia, you probably have a lot of questions. If you’ve taken to the internet looking for answers, you may even have more questions than you started with! One of the biggest questions you may have […]
Whether you prefer them for aesthetic reasons or simply just the freedom of not having to wear something on your face all day, contact lenses can be a great alternative to traditional eyeglasses for many people. Even though contact lenses can be comfortable and easy to maintain, it’s important to know about the potential for […]
Dry eyes can be challenging to manage, and nobody wants to deal with that feeling of discomfort. The first step to finding relief is visiting your optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam to get to the bottom of your dry eye symptoms. From there, your optometrist can discuss your symptoms and work on finding the […]
Rubbing your eyes can sometimes feel involuntary, especially in response to irritation, itchiness, or a gritty feeling. Rubbing your eyes when you wake up in the morning is typically okay. If you’re doing it more often throughout the day, it’s time to visit your eye doctor. An eye exam can help in determining the cause. […]
When a child develops a lazy eye, it’s best to treat it as soon as possible. However, it is common to have a lazy eye throughout the teenage years and into adulthood. When treating this condition, when is it too late for treatment to be effective? Continue reading to learn about lazy eyes, including when […]
Like other muscles in our bodies, our eyes can get tired after extended use. There are many reasons you can experience tired eyes. It can happen to anyone. Fortunately, tired eyes are usually nothing to worry about and there are some easy ways you can help yourself feel more comfortable right away! Recognizing Tired Eyes […]
Who You Gonna Call About Pink Eye? Pink eye can be an irritating eye condition, and some types are highly contagious. So when you notice eye redness in the whites of your eyes, it’s time for a professional to take a closer look. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is easily spread, and you should book an eye […]
As parents, we want our children to have the tools they need to succeed. We are their strongest advocates in the early years, working hard to ensure they’re healthy, strong, and happy. And that includes providing a pair of glasses if they’re having challenges seeing the world around them! Parents need to be especially mindful […]
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