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Eye Care, Eyeglasses • September 4, 2024

What are the Benefits of Polarized Sunglasses?

Spending time outside in the sun has many benefits for physical and mental health. It is important to protect your eyes and maintain good eye care when spending time outside. When spending a long time in environments where there is a lot of sun glare, you may want to consider polarized sunglasses. Polarized sunglasses reduce…

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Why are My Eyes so Dry in the Morning?

Dry eyes in the morning can be uncomfortable, so it is important to mention your dry eyes to your optometrist at your next eye exam. Some common causes of dry eyes in the morning are: Producing poor quality tears or not enough tears Not being able to close your eyes when sleeping Allergies Medications Sleeping…

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Eye Care • August 2, 2024

How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?

Your eyes are a crucial part of your everyday life, but it's easy to take them for granted. You rely on your eyes for nearly everything you do, but many people neglect a simple step that can be key to safeguarding their sight—regular comprehensive eye exams. They're a simple way to preserve your vision and…

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Eye Care • June 28, 2024

Do Eye Drops Expire?

Whether you're dealing with the burning sensations caused by dry eyes, or controlling conditions like myopia, you've probably used eye drops at some point. Eye drops are an excellent way to help keep your eyes protected and treat different conditions. However, many people don't know that eye drops have an expiration date. This date varies…

A female optician checking to see if the female patient's glasses are sitting on her face correctly

Eye Care, Eyeglasses • May 1, 2024

Why You Should Buy Glasses From Your Optometrist

Optometrists and opticians play a pivotal role in not just helping us see better but in ensuring the health and well-being of our eyes. This extends to providing quality eyeglasses for prescription wear. Purchasing your glasses from your optometrist provides patients with expert advice, quality assurance, high customer care, and insurance ease. Getting your glasses…

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Eye Care • February 26, 2024

Which Vitamins Should I Take for Dry Eye?

Dry eyes can be more than just a temporary inconvenience. For many, it's a persistent issue that affects everyday life. With countless treatments and suggestions out there, trying to find a solution that works for you can feel overwhelming. In some cases, a good place to start is by speaking with an optometrist about making…

A woman sitting on her couch with her laptop on her lap, and she is also rubbing her eyes with her hand due to eye strain

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • December 1, 2023

How Long Does Eye Strain Last?

Eye strain is a common problem that arises from the prolonged use of digital screens like smartphones, laptops, and other electronic devices. It's becoming more prevalent as we navigate this modern digital age and can affect people's lives adversely. Eye strain can cause discomfort, fatigue, headaches, and difficulty focusing. The duration of eye strain varies…

Eye Care • November 2, 2023

What Happens During a Children’s Eye Exam?

As parents, we all want our children to be healthy and happy. Part of supporting their well-being is taking care of their vision. Children rely on their vision to learn and grow, but young children may be unable to tell us if they have vision problems, making regular eye exams crucial. During a children’s eye…

A comparison of a woman's healthy eye and a woman's visibly dry and red eye

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • October 26, 2023

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

Have you ever woken up with blurry vision and wondered why? It could be that your dry eyes are to blame. Dry eye is a common and often chronic condition. It’s characterized by decreased tear production and can result in symptoms such as blurred vision, burning eyes, heavy eyelids, redness, stringy mucus discharge, or a…

A young woman examines her eyes in the mirror due to eye twitching that won't stop.

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • August 22, 2023

Eye Twitching During Pregnancy: What Does It Mean?

Pregnancy can bring a host of changes to your body ranging from aches and pains to increased appetite. One unexpected change that can occur during pregnancy is eye twitching. While it may feel alarming, eye twitching is harmless in most cases and tends to go away on its own. Eye twitching can be common in…

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