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Eye Twitch During Pregnancy: What Your Fluttery Eyelid Means

Key Takeaways An eye twitch, called myokymia, is a small involuntary eyelid spasm, usually in one eye. Hormone shifts, tiredness, and changing nutrient needs during pregnancy can play a role. Caffeine, screen time, dry eyes, and allergies are common contributors too. Steady sleep, stress relief, and hydration can help calm a twitchy eyelid. A twitch…

Adult seated in an eye exam chair facing the camera, with puffy, swollen eyelids, in a clinic room with a slit lamp and eye chart visible.

Eye Care, Eye Condition, Eye Disease, Eye Health • July 24, 2026

Is Blepharitis Contagious?

Crusty, red, swollen eyelids can be alarming, especially when they show up out of nowhere. And once the irritation sets in, one question tends to follow right behind it: is this something you can pass to someone else like pink eye, or pick up from them? The short answer: blepharitis isn't contagious. It develops from…

Adult in an orange sweater rubbing both eyes with hands outdoors, standing near green grass and evergreen trees.

Eye Care, Eye Condition • July 24, 2026

Why Does My Eyelid Hurt When I Blink?

That sharp little sting every time you blink is hard to ignore. Whether it feels like a tender bump, a heavy ache, or a raw, gritty sensation, your eyelid is telling you something needs attention. Most of the time, eyelid pain comes down to inflammation, a blocked gland, an infection, or irritation from allergens, dry…

A close-up of a man using his fingers to pull open his eyelid, revealing a bloodshot, red, and inflamed eye.

Dry Eye Disease, Eye Care, Eye Condition, Pink Eye • April 14, 2026

Allergy Eyes vs Pink Eye: How to Tell the Difference

You wake up with red, watery, and uncomfortable eyes. Your first thought might be pink eye, but it could also be allergies. Our team at Vivid Eye Care understands how uncomfortable these symptoms can be and wants to help you tell them apart so you can find the right relief. While some of their symptoms…

A young baby is rubbing his eyes on the sofa.

Dry Eye Disease, Eye Care, Eye Condition • April 14, 2026

Does Rubbing Your Eyes Cause Floaters?

You’ve probably done it without a second thought: Rubbing your eyes when you feel tired or when they get a little itchy. It’s a common reflex, but it might leave you seeing little spots or squiggles drifting through your vision. At Vivid Eye Care, we want you to know that it’s normal to wonder if…

Eye Care, Eye Condition, Eye Disease, Eye Health • February 23, 2026

Is Macular Degeneration Inherited?

You may have questions about your eye health, especially if a family member lives with an eye condition. At Vivid Eye Care, our team understands that it's natural to wonder how your health history affects your vision as you age. While your family history does play a part in your risk for age-related macular degeneration…

Humidifier releasing mist in a living room to help relieve dry eyes and improve indoor air moisture for eye comfort.

Dry Eye Disease, Eye Care, Eye Health • December 22, 2025

Does a Humidifier Help with Dry Eyes?

If your eyes often feel gritty, scratchy, or irritated, you know how much this discomfort can affect your day. At Vivid Eye Care, we often recommend using a humidifier as a way to find some relief. A humidifier helps with dry eyes by adding moisture to your environment. However, it’s still important to understand the…

Person checking blood pressure at home using an upper arm monitor, illustrating high blood pressure as a potential cause of flashing lights or visual disturbances in the eyes.

Dry Eye Disease, Eye Care, Eye Condition • December 22, 2025

Can High Blood Pressure Cause Flashing Lights in Eyes?

Seeing an unexpected flash of light in your vision can be a strange and even slightly worrying experience. Fortunately, at Vivid Eye Care, we can help you understand what light flashes mean for your health and how to distinguish them from other visual symptoms, such as floaters. High blood pressure can sometimes cause you to…

Young woman undergoing a comprehensive eye exam using a slit lamp while an optometrist evaluates her eye health in a modern clinic setting.

Eye Care, Eye Health Management • May 31, 2025

Can Eyesight Improve?

While some vision changes are permanent, and while vision does tend to get a little bit weaker as we age, it’s possible to maintain or improve your vision with the right care, habits, and treatment plans. Understanding what’s affecting your vision is the first step in knowing whether improvement is possible and what strategies may…

Close-up of young person wearing rose-tinted screen glasses with a faint blue reflection.

Digital Eye Strain, Eye Care, Eye Exam • April 28, 2025

What Are Screen Glasses?

We live in a world where digital devices are central to daily life, whether it’s working on a laptop, checking your smartphone, binge-watching a favourite show, or scrolling through social media. While technology has certainly made life more convenient, our eyes often pay the price. If you’ve ever experienced headaches, blurred vision, or dry, irritated…

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