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Child undergoing an eye exam holding an occluder with an optometrist conducting a visual assessment in a clinical setting

Eye Exam, Eyewear, Treatments • February 10, 2025

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

It can be difficult to recognize when glasses are necessary, especially if vision changes occur gradually. If you’re experiencing blurry vision, frequent headaches, or eye strain, a comprehensive eye exam can determine if you need glasses. Early diagnosis and correction of vision problems can greatly enhance your daily life and protect your long-term eye health.…

A close up of a woman's eye as she applies lubricating eye drops for dry eye.

Dry Eye, Eye Care • December 27, 2024

What Vitamins Are Good For Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes can be incredibly uncomfortable, making your eyes feel scratchy, irritated, and fatigued. Many of those who experience dry eyes might notice symptoms such as stinging, burning sensations, blurred vision, light sensitivity, or even difficulty wearing contact lenses. The symptoms of dry eye can disrupt daily tasks like reading, driving, or staring at a…

A contact lens wearer putting in their contact lenses

Contact Lenses, Eye Care • December 3, 2024

Can I Use Eye Drops With Contacts?

Wearing contact lenses has become a daily habit for many people. It's convenient and offers a great way to see clearly without the need for glasses. But if you're someone who uses eye drops, you might wonder if it's okay to use them while wearing contacts. Are all eye drops safe to use, or are…

Eye Care, Eye Health Conditions • October 25, 2024

Can Low Iron Cause Blurry Vision?

Iron deficiency, also known as anemia, is a common health issue that can lead to various symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. But can low iron also affect your eyesight? Yes, low iron levels can cause blurry vision as one of its lesser-known symptoms. This occurs because iron plays a crucial role in…

Close-up of a woman's face against a black background showing her right eye with a stye on it.

Eye Care, Eye Emergencies, Eye Health Conditions • October 7, 2024

Can I Wear Makeup with a Stye?

Looking in the mirror and discovering a noticeable red bump on your eyelid usually isn’t the first thing you want to see in the morning. Not only does it look irritated, but it's painful too. You may want to cover it up and apply your standard eye makeup products, but wearing makeup with a stye…

An image of eyeglasses on a book with a large dark circle in the middle of the image that demonstrates vision loss from age-related macular degeneration.

Eye Exam, Eye Health Conditions • September 17, 2024

What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?

Understanding your eye health is crucial, especially regarding conditions that can significantly impact your vision. One such eye disease is macular degeneration, a common yet often misunderstood eye disease. The early warning signs of macular degeneration include blurry vision, dark or empty areas, and difficulty adapting to low-light conditions. One important aspect of macular degeneration…

An optician fitting eyeglasses on a smiling patient.

Eyewear • August 30, 2024

How Should Eyeglasses Fit?

Wearing eyeglasses is more than just a necessity for many; it’s part of their identity. Properly fitting eyeglasses aren’t just about looking good—they’re essential for comfort, accurate vision correction, and overall eye health. Imagine spending all day adjusting your glasses as they slip down your nose, or suffering headaches because your frames are too tight.…

Mom and daughter hugging each other with big smiles and similar glasses.

Eye Care, Eyewear • August 30, 2024

Does Wearing Glasses Improve Eyesight?

For many people, the decision to wear glasses often comes with a mix of curiosity and concern. A common question that comes up is whether wearing glasses can actually improve eyesight. Glasses correct vision by helping to focus light properly on the retina, but they do not change the physical condition of the eye. They…

A closeup showing a young man applying her contact lens.

Contact Lenses, Eye Exam • June 20, 2024

Do Contact Lenses Expire?

Contact lenses are among the most common tools for vision correction. They allow for clear vision without glasses, but require more maintenance in return. Soft contact lenses are designed to be worn for a fixed period before replacing the lens. While contact lenses themselves don’t expire, the solution they sit in does. Contact lens prescriptions…

A woman putting a LED bulb using her left hand while her right hand is holding a standard fluorescent bulb

Eye Care • April 22, 2024

Are LED Lights Bad for Your Eyes?

We live in a technology-focused world. And with the usage of digital devices only rising, it’s almost impossible to avoid being exposed to LED lights like televisions, cell phones, overhead lighting, and more. But LED lights aren’t just convenient—they can affect you if you don’t take steps to properly protect your eyes. But are LED…

How Do I Know If I Need Glasses?

What Vitamins Are Good For Dry Eyes?

Can I Use Eye Drops With Contacts?

Can Low Iron Cause Blurry Vision?

Can I Wear Makeup with a Stye?

What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?

How Should Eyeglasses Fit?

Does Wearing Glasses Improve Eyesight?

Do Contact Lenses Expire?

Are LED Lights Bad for Your Eyes?

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