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An adult removes heavy mascara and eyeliner from their eyes before an eye exam.

Eye Exams • February 14, 2025

Can I Wear Makeup to an Eye Exam?

Whether a swipe of mascara or a full glam look, makeup is an essential part of many people's daily routine. But when it comes to your eye health and getting accurate results during an eye exam, will it cause problems? Ultimately, it depends on each situation, but you can typically wear makeup to an eye…

A close-up of a woman applying a scleral contact lens to her eye.

Specialty Eye Care • February 14, 2025

What Is a Scleral Lens?

If you’ve been exploring vision correction options or managing a specific eye condition, you might have come across the term “scleral lenses.” At Daniel Island Eye Care, we’re passionate about making sure that our patients feel informed and confident when it comes to their eye health. That’s why we’re here to demystify scleral lenses—what they…

Person experiencing eye strain and blurry vision caused by allergies while working on a laptop.

Contact Lenses, Digital Eye Strain, Eye Health • January 23, 2025

Can Allergies Cause Blurry Vision?

When thinking about allergies, your first thought might be of sneezing or having trouble breathing. However, allergies come with many triggers and symptoms. Allergies that affect your vision are usually called allergic conjunctivitis and can result in itchiness, dry eyes, and blurry vision. It can be challenging to tell what’s causing your symptoms, especially if…

A close-up image of a person taking a scleral contact lens out of a white case.

Contact Lenses, Eye Exams • January 23, 2025

Scleral Lens Fitting: What to Expect

Contact lenses are a wonderful alternative to traditional eyewear. They’re comfortable and convenient, even if they do require a little extra maintenance. And if you have sensitive eyes, you can try specialty contacts like scleral lenses! But what should you expect when you’re thinking about trying scleral lenses? First, your optometrist will work through a…

Contact Lenses • December 17, 2024

How to Tell if a Contact Lens is Still in Your Eye?

If you use contact lenses, you may have felt the uncomfortable sensation of a lens feeling as though it’s stuck in your eye. This can be distressing, particularly if you're unsure of how to remove the lens safely. It might be reassuring to know that experience is more common than you might realize. Fortunately, a…

Keratoconus, Specialty Eye Care • December 17, 2024

The Benefits of Scleral Lenses for Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the cornea, the clear outer layer of the eye, begins to thin and bulge outward into a cone-like shape. This distortion can lead to blurred and irregular vision, making daily activities challenging for those affected. At Daniel Island Eye Care, we understand the struggles associated with keratoconus.…

Contact Lenses, Eye Exams, Eye Health • December 3, 2024

Do I Need a Contacts Eye Exam Every Year?

Maintaining clear and comfortable vision is essential for navigating daily life, and for many, contact lenses provide the perfect balance of convenience and comfort. They’re discreet, hassle-free, and offer the perfect alternative to glasses. Annual contact lens exams help keep your prescription updated and make any necessary adjustments to your lenses to maintain optimal vision.…

Eye Diseases, Eye Exams, Eye Health • December 3, 2024

Keratoconus vs Astigmatism: What’s the Difference?

Both astigmatism and keratoconus affect the cornea and impact vision. They may seem similar at first, presenting similar vision issues like blurred vision, light sensitivity, and difficulty seeing at night. However, astigmatism is a common refractive error that can more easily be corrected with glasses, whereas keratoconus is a progressive eye condition requiring specialized treatment…

Contact Lenses, Eye Diseases • November 26, 2024

Stages of Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea becomes thinner and is pushed into a cone-shape, rather than the dome shape that it’s supposed to have. Left untreated, keratoconus can cause blurry vision, light sensitivity, and permanent cornea damage. Keratoconus is a progressive disease, meaning the symptoms start small but gradually worsen with time. There…

Eye Health • November 26, 2024

What is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

When your eyes are red, itchy, or irritated, it's easy to assume you have pink eye (conjunctivitis). However, not all eye conditions with these symptoms are conjunctivitis. The most common conditions misdiagnosed as pink eye include allergic conjunctivitis, dry eye syndrome, blepharitis, iritis, and corneal ulcers. At Daniel Island Eye Care, our comprehensive eye exams…