Do You Suffer from Dry Eyes with Contacts? Contact lenses can help you improve your vision without relying on glasses. However, some people may experience dry, irritated eyes when wearing their lenses. You may wonder how you can manage this discomfort if it happens to you. Visiting your eye doctor is the best way to […]
How Long Does Eye Strain Last?
How often do you rub your tired eyes after a long day of staring at a computer screen? If you find your eyes feel tired, you’re not alone. Eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is becoming more common in today’s digital age. But how long does this unpleasant condition last? The duration of […]
How Often Should a Child Get an Eye Exam?
Vision plays a crucial role in a child’s development, learning, and overall quality of life. As parents, we monitor our child’s growth and development. Like how we take our children to annual doctor visits, it’s equally important to schedule regular eye exams to maintain visual health and help prevent poor vision. But how often should […]
6 Signs of an Eye Care Emergency
Many people assume the eye doctor’s office is just a place for eye exams and glasses, but visiting your optometrist is crucial to help protect your vision. Eye emergencies can place your vision at risk, so it’s important to know the signs of an eye emergency that require immediate attention from a professional. There are […]
What to Expect at a Routine Eye Exam
Eye exams are necessary for your eye health and vision. Besides testing your vision, your optometrist evaluates several aspects of your eye health. Routine eye exams feature several diagnostic tests for your vision and eye health. You can expect several tests during a routine eye exam, including visual acuity, eye coordination, general eye health, and […]
What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?
A regular eye exam not only identifies refractive issues such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or other underlying issues with the eyes but allows doctors to check for signs of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, among other general health problems. At Restore Vision Center, we recommend having an eye exam at least once a year to […]
Healthy Living for Healthy Eyes
Everyone probably tells you to eat healthy, exercise, and spend time away from the screen. Sure, it’s good for your health, but does it help your eyes? Absolutely! Here are a few key areas of healthy living that are also essential to your healthy eyes and vision. Healthy Diet To help keep your eyes healthy, […]
Don’t Wait For Symptoms
Many people with medical eye diseases don’t show symptoms immediately, but with an underlying disease, the damage is already underway. Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential in diagnosing eye diseases early. Comprehensive Eye Exams Diagnose Medical Eye Disease By not getting a comprehensive eye exam on a regular basis, you’re putting your eyes at risk […]
Children and Myopia Control
Today, Myopia presents itself at an earlier age in more children than in the past. Studies have shown that part of the increase in nearsightedness is because more people are doing work up close; this isn’t just a computer and increased screen time, though–reading for long periods can also impact your eyes. There are four […]
5 Reasons Eye Exams Are Important
Your eyes allow you to interact with the world around you every day and are a vital part of your daily life. By taking care of your eyes today, you are ensuring you will see your best for years to come. Let’s take a closer look at five reasons why routine eye exams are so […]