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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Ortho-k lenses are worn overnight to gently reshape the eye and can be used to slow myopia’s progression in children. […]
Toric lenses are designed specifically to correct the irregular curvature of the cornea that results in astigmatism. They are custom-designed and fitted for your eyes and offer a range of options depending on your needs and lifestyle. […]
Dry eyes can be an uncomfortable and sometimes painful condition. It may surprise you that contact lenses can sometimes exacerbate this issue. However, newer technologies have emerged in the contact lens industry that can help to alleviate discomfort and dryness and correct vision at the same time. One such technology is daily contacts. Contact lenses […]
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