Yes, your eyes can get “sunburns” or, more accurately, “photokeratitis,” but there are certain signs and symptoms to watch out for so you can protect your vision. […]
Can You Sunburn Your Eyes?
How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?
Eye exams generally don’t take too much out of your day, usually about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your needs for diagnosing and managing eye issues […]
Does Dark Mode Reduce Eye Strain?
There are some instances where this mode could help lower your risk of straining your eyes. However, it can also do the opposite, so it’s important to know when to use it. […]
How to Prevent Dry Eyes With Contacts
To prevent dry eye with contact lenses, you need the right contact lens type, replacement schedule, contact solution, and home habits to keep your eyes hydrated during prolonged wear. […]
Are Sunglasses Important?
Sunglasses aren’t only a stylish accessory, but they’re also crucial to protecting your eyes from harsh ultraviolet (UV) rays. […]
How to Put Your Own Eye Drops In
Eye drops are often one of the first treatments or solutions recommended for many common eye problems–including allergies, infections, and dry eye. Rewetting eye drops can also significantly benefit patients wearing contact lenses. But when your eyes are irritated, or you have a heightened blink reflex, it can be challenging to put in your own […]
6 Reasons Why Eye Health is Important
If you’re suddenly dealing with an eye problem like dry eyes, you’ll likely do everything possible to ease the discomfort. But when your eyes are working properly, it can be easy to ignore them. And without any troubling symptoms, how easy is it to think about skipping your next comprehensive eye examination? Unfortunately, there’s much […]
Do Contact Lenses Expire?
Many people who require vision correction choose to wear contact lenses. This choice may be because they find them more comfortable, want a wider range of clear vision, or prefer the aesthetics going frameless grants them. If you’re one of those who decided to go with contact lenses, you may already know the basics. Your […]
6 Reasons Why Scleral Lenses Can Solve Your Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye symptoms can make your eyes feel tired, irritated, and uncomfortable. Much like a runny nose or plugged ears, dry eye can feel impossible to ignore. Except dry eye doesn’t resolve quite as easily as we’d like. Dry eye can be frustrating to deal with, but there are many treatments available to help alleviate […]
Why Are My Eyes So Dry?
Have your eyes ever felt uncomfortable in the morning? Have you ever felt something in your eye when you know nothing is there? You might want to talk to an eye doctor about dry eye disease if you have. Dry eye can be painful and irritating. If you use contact lenses, it could increase your […]
