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Can You Wear Contacts with Dry Eyes?

It’s true that dry eye can be made even more miserable by wearing the wrong contact lenses. But with more contact lens options and styles than ever before, chronic dry eye sufferers can find the right pair that feels comfortable on their eyes. Contact lens replacement schedule, moisture content, and lens material can all contribute…

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Can Eye Strain Cause Headaches?

In the modern age of online meetings and endless screen work, digital eye strain affects many people. Blurry vision, tired eyes, and muscle strain are all hallmarks of the condition, but can it also be blamed for your headaches? Eye strain can manifest as a dull pain or headache behind the eyes. Using all the…

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Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • March 15, 2023

Can Dehydration Cause Dry Eyes?

Many people know that dehydration is when your body loses more water than it takes in. But did you know that dehydration can also affect your eye health and vision? A common sign of dehydration is thirst and a dry mouth. But dehydration can also cause dry eyes. Dry eye symptoms can include irritation, foreign…

Contact Lenses, Eye Conditions and Diseases • September 19, 2022

How to Cure Dry Eyes From Contacts

Vision care is all about consistency, so keeping up appointments with your optometrist is essential to ensure your eye health is where you need it to be. Your comfort is key, so when dry eyes make an appearance, finding relief is a priority. But you have a problem—you love wearing your contacts and suspect your…

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • May 9, 2022

Top 9 Eye Exercises for Eye Strain

Top 9 Eye Exercises for Eye Strain Your eyes work hard every day and, like other muscles in your body, your eyes can feel sore or tired after intense use. Eye strain is a common condition that many people experience. This can happen during long drives, when reading for long periods, or staring at a…

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • January 28, 2022

When Is Eye Pain an Emergency?

If you are experiencing eye pain, we always recommend visiting us in person at Vivid Eye Care to discern whether the situation is cause for serious concern. Eye emergencies typically involve your eyes experiencing damage or distress which can result in a potential loss of vision without proper treatment. If you are experiencing what you…

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Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • October 20, 2021

Do Eye Drops Relieve Dry Eye?

According to a recent survey, 90% of Albertans experience symptoms associated with dry eye. The burning, irritating sensation caused by dry eye can interfere with your workday and your after-work life. Many dry eye sufferers seek out eye drops as an easy way to relieve their symptoms. But, do eye drops really relieve dry eye?…

Woman standing outside in a park rubbing her eyes due to dry eye from allergies

Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • July 26, 2021

Dry Eye from Allergies: Causes, Treatment, & More

When you have dry eyes, how do you know what is causing them? The symptoms of dry eyes are similar to allergic conjunctivitis, a form of eye inflammation caused by allergies. These conditions have similar symptoms, but they have different causes and require different treatments. If you have allergies and experience dry eyes, what is…

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Eye Care, Eye Conditions and Diseases • April 9, 2021

How to Stop Computer Vision Syndrome [Digital Eye Strain]

When was the last time you had a headache or heavy eyes at the end of a long day of work? Before you change your prescription, you should become familiar with the symptoms of computer vision syndrome (AKA digital eye strain). To protect your eyes from this common condition, it is important to understand the…

Eye Conditions and Diseases • May 25, 2017

Colour Vision Deficiency: Everything You Need to Know

Humans may not be unique in our ability to see colour, but we are unique in the depth of colour we see and the overall visual acuity we are afforded. Colour vision is an interesting thing, but perhaps what is most interesting about it is how different species see the world compared to us. Seeing…

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