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Contact Lenses, Glasses • September 16, 2024

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…

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Contact Lenses, Dry Eye • August 19, 2024

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…

A person pulling down their right eyelid with their finger to show their inflamed meibomian glands

Dry Eye • August 19, 2024

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…

Close up of a woman holding a scleral lens on one finger, gently placing it on her brown eye

Contact Lenses, Eaglet Eye Technology, Eye Health • July 18, 2024

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…

Collection of glasses with vision chart and contact lens case.

Eye Exams • June 25, 2024

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,…

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Eye Health, Glasses • June 4, 2024

Can I Avoid Bifocals?

Aging is a natural part of life, and it often comes with changes in vision. Many people find themselves needing bifocal glasses as they age. If you're wondering whether you can steer clear of bifocals, you're not alone. It's a question many of us find ourselves asking as the candles on our birthday cake start…

child sitting on her mother's lap in the exam chair is having her eyes examined by the optometrist

Eye Exams, Eye Health • May 16, 2024

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. The…

A woman experiencing allergies rubbing her eyes with both hands.

Dry Eye, Eye Health • March 15, 2024

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. Over-the-counter (OTC) eye allergy drops…

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Children's Eye Care, Contact Lenses, Myopia Control • February 22, 2024

What are Ortho-K Lenses Used For?

If you’ve been navigating the world of vision health for your child, you may have come across a lot of talk about myopia and the different ways to manage it. The stress of finding the right solution can take over a lot of your mental energy. But there’s a potential solution that may surprise you.…

A woman using her left fingers to pull her eyelid down while she puts a contact lens on her right eye with her right hand

Contact Lenses • January 18, 2024

What are Toric Contact Lenses?

Astigmatism can make it tough to get all the benefits of contact lenses. But what if we told you there are contacts made for people with astigmatism? You too can take a step away from glasses and discover the comfort of soft contacts thanks to toric lenses! Toric lenses are designed specifically to correct the…