Category: Preventative Eye Care

What You Need to Know About Astigmatism Astigmatism causes blurred vision whether you’re looking at an object that’s close by or far away. Approximately 33 percent of the population is affected by astigmatism, according to the American Academy of Opthalmology. What Causes Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a refractive error that changes the way light rays focus… Read More

Choosing the Correct Lenses to Match Your Lifestyle Frame style isn’t the only decision you’ll need to make when selecting new eyeglasses. Once you’ve chosen a frame that complements your face, you’ll need to consider which lens type best fits your lifestyle. From lenses that reduce glare to styles that protect your eyes when you… Read More

Do You Have an Eye Cold? Colds and other viral infections don’t just cause sneezing and coughing but they may also affect your eyes. If your eyes are red, uncomfortable, and won’t stop watering, an eye cold may be to blame. What is an Eye Cold? An eye cold occurs when you have viral conjunctivitis,… Read More

Relax Your Eyes with These Soothing Exercises Do your eyes hurt when you spend too much time reading, playing digital games, or working on your computer? Headaches, blurry vision, and neck pain can be signs of eyestrain, as can light sensitivity, trouble concentrating, burning, sore, or itchy eyes. Fortunately, preventing uncomfortable eyestrain symptoms can be… Read More

Focus on Your Eyesight During Healthy Vision Month Maintaining good vision can be as simple as visiting your optometrist for regular checkups and making a few important lifestyle changes. Healthy Vision Month, held every May, is the perfect time to prioritize your vision health. Regular Eye Exams Are a Must at Every Age Visiting your… Read More

Ways to Get Your Eyes Summer Ready You may be ready for the summer, but are your eyes? Taking a few steps to protect your eyes can help you avoid painful injuries or conditions that may affect your vision. These four tips can improve your eye safety this summer. Wear Sunglasses Sunglasses aren’t just accessories,… Read More

Improve Your Eye Health by Practicing These 5 Healthy Habits Are you doing everything you can to protect your eyes? These five tips can help you improve your eye health. 1) Adopt a Hands-Off Policy When your eyes are tired or itchy, rubbing them is a natural reaction. Unfortunately, rubbing your eyes can irritate them,… Read More

Reducing Your Chance of Getting Computer Vision Syndrome Sore muscles aren’t the only problem you may have if you spend hours looking at a computer screen, tablet or cellphone every day. Prolonged use of digital screens can also cause eye discomfort and may even affect your vision. Fortunately, making a few changes to your viewing… Read More

The Dos and Don’ts of Contact Lens Wear Do you know how to avoid common contact lens problems? Understanding how to properly use and care for your lenses will help you protect your eyes and ensure that your lenses remain clear and comfortable. DO Wash Your Hands Before Handling Your Contacts “Wash your hands” sounds… Read More

Symptoms and Treatments For Age-Related Presbyopia Did your parents or grandparents joke that they couldn’t read the type in a book or on the back of a medicine bottle because their arms were suddenly too short? Once you pass age 40, you just may find yourself complaining about the same problem. Called “presbyopia,” the condition… Read More