Rubbing your eyes may seem harmless, but it can actually lead to some severe consequences for your eye health. […]
Is It Bad to Rub Your Eyes?
How to Get Sunscreen Out of Your Eyes
The sun’s warm embrace can be invigorating, prompting us to spend more time outdoors. As we revel in nature, protecting our skin with sunscreen becomes paramount. However, accidents happen, and sunscreen might find its way into our eyes, causing discomfort and irritation. When sunscreen gets into your eye, it can cause discomfort and irritation. The […]
How to Manage Dry Eye from Contacts
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 […]
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 […]
Preventing Computer Vision Syndrome
It’s the end of the week and you’ve only got a few hours left before the weekend. As you try to finish the last of your tasks, you find yourself unable to focus—not just mentally, but physically. You have trouble seeing the screen in front of you. Maybe your vision is blurry or your eyes […]
Myths and Misinformation Debunked
Soft contact lenses were approved by the FDA in the 1970s, yet many myths about contact lenses persist. People have all kinds of incorrect ideas about the risks and even some interesting “benefits” to wearing contacts (no, wearing contact lenses won’t permanently correct your vision). Let’s bust the top contact lens myths right now. First, […]
Children and Computer Vision Syndrome
People are always touting the benefits and the risks of social media, video games, television, and other screen activities. It’s common to hear about someone giving up social media for a period of time just to see if they are able to kick what they consider an ‘addiction.’ New Year’s resolutions are often to read […]
Healthy Vision is More than 20/20
Taking care of your eyes includes more than going to a yearly exam and wearing an up-to-date prescription. Although both are certainly important, there are many more things you can (and should) do to make sure you’re preventing eye problems and protecting your vision. Diet and nutrition play an important role in the long-term health […]
