In today’s digital age, spending long hours in front of a computer is often unavoidable. Whether for work, school, or leisure, our eyes are constantly fixated on screens. This prolonged exposure can lead to digital eye strain, which affects many and causes discomfort, such as headaches, blurred vision, and dry eyes. Understanding digital eye strain […]
Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus: How Do They Work?
Keratoconus, an eye condition that affects the shape of your cornea, is a progressive problem. This condition is well-recognized for causing blurry vision, distortion, and more. Fortunately, treatment can easily be found with the help of an experienced optometrist. One popular answer to keratoconus is scleral lenses. These specialty contact lenses arch over the cornea […]
Are Contact Lens & Glasses Prescriptions the Same?
It’s a common misconception that prescriptions for contact lenses and glasses are the same. While they may appear similar at first glance, there are several important differences that can significantly impact vision correction. For instance, contact lens prescriptions account for the curvature of the cornea and the distance between the lens and the eye, which […]
What are the Best Contacts for Dry Eye?
Assessing if your eyes are healthier enough to wear contact lenses is a part of every contact lens exam. Yet, experiencing slight dryness or developing dryness later shouldn’t prevent you from making your contacts work. Dry eye therapy can help you get your symptoms under control and protect your eye health. Then, you can feel […]
How To Unclog Meibomian Glands?
Clogged meibomian glands can occur for a number of reasons, resulting in dry, irritated eyes. When your eyes can’t produce enough adequate tears, your eyes can feel incredibly uncomfortable. Your meibomian glands are responsible for producing a special oil that prevents your eyes from dehydrating too quickly. When these glands are affected, your eyes are […]
What are Scleral Lenses?
Contact lenses can be challenging to wear for people with irregular cornea shape, severe dryness, and some eye diseases. Many people turn to scleral lenses as a solution, as they are bigger than regular contact lenses, resting on the whites of your eyes and allowing them to be used for extended periods. They’re gas-permeable, allowing […]
What Happens at a Contact Lens Exam?
Thinking about switching from glasses to contact lenses? Or maybe you’re just due for your regular contact lens exam? Wherever you are on your contact lens journey, understanding what happens during a contact lens exam can help ease any uncertainties you might have. At Daniel Island Eye Care, we strive to make your experience comfortable, […]
Can I Avoid Bifocals?
The short answer? It might be possible, depending on several factors such as the nature of your vision problems and how well your eyes can adapt to other corrective measures such as contact lenses. […]
How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?
Understanding when to schedule an eye exam is important for maintaining healthy vision and catching potential health and ocular conditions issues early. There are different eye exams to address different concerns.
The frequency of eye exams for children, adults, and seniors varies depending on age, underlying health conditions, and risk factors for eye diseases. […]
Can Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?
Many of us are familiar with that itching, burning sensation in the eyes that often coincides with the arrival of spring. With the increase in pollen and other allergens, allergy season is a common nemesis for many. But beyond the sniffles and sneezes, allergies can provoke a lesser-known culprit—dry eyes. […]