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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.

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…

A pair of contact lenses on a reflective surface. The left lens is new and in good condition, while the right lens is expired and degraded

Contact Lenses, Eye Health • November 14, 2023

Do Contact Lenses Expire?

If you wear contact lenses, you may have wondered if they expire. If so, you’re not alone. Many people who use contacts for clear vision have asked themselves this same question. But, due to an overload of conflicting information, it can be challenging to get a straightforward answer. Yes, your contacts have an expiration date.…

A woman sitting in a dark room squints due to eye strain from looking at her phone screen too long.

Digital Eye Strain, Eye Health • August 14, 2023

What is Digital Eye Strain?

We use digital devices for many activities, from reading emails to watching movies. But working, studying, gaming, or shopping with screens for too long can cause digital eye strain. Digital eye strain is a condition that can cause a cluster of symptoms related to prolonged exposure to digital screens, including eye fatigue, dry eyes, and…

A young boy in a red shirt rubbing his eyes

Children's Eye Care, Eye Health • July 6, 2023

5 Signs Your Child May Need to Visit the Eye Doctor

As a parent, your child’s health is your top priority. You take them for regular check-ups, ensure they eat healthy, and get plenty of exercise. It’s especially important to pay attention to any possible warning signs when it comes to their vision. Children rely heavily on their eyesight to learn, play, and explore the world…

Close-up of a man having his eyes examined while an optometrist shines a small light into his right eye and gently holds it open

Eye Diseases, Eye Exams, Eye Health • June 15, 2023

What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?

An eye exam can do more than help figure out if you need glasses. The eye can be a window into your overall health, and an optometrist has just the tools to peer through. With the benefit of advanced diagnostic techniques, your optometrist can detect signs of diseases such as glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration.…

A young woman sitting in front of her laptop computer is massaging her eyes to relieve the blurriness of her sight due to dry eyes

Dry Eye, Eye Health • April 19, 2023

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

Dry eyes can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience that affects over 16 million Americans. While it’s more common in people over 50, people of any age can get that scratchy feeling. Fortunately, there are modern, effective solutions to dry eyes. If you’re simply dealing with the symptoms, it may be hard to know if…

An optometrist holding a sign that says "dry eyes"

Dry Eye, Eye Health • February 14, 2023

Is Dry Eye an Autoimmune Disease?

An autoimmune disease is when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its healthy cells. While the development of dry eye disease is not fully understood, there is recognition that inflammation plays a role. The question then is whether or not dry eye syndrome is an autoimmune disease or if it's a symptom of autoimmune diseases.…

A young woman sitting on a chair in front of a laptop, feeling sleepy while touching her left face, and her left eye and yawning. A lack of sleep could lead to problems such as dry eye because the eyes do not get adequate time to rest and restore themselves

Dry Eye, Eye Health • January 19, 2023

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Dry Eyes?

It's no mystery that proper sleep is vital for many aspects of our health. A lack of sleep could lead to problems such as dry eye because the eyes do not get adequate time to rest and restore themselves. This lack of rejuvenation can lead to a lack of tear production or poor-quality tears. If…

A woman taking her daily dose of vitamins. Vitamin A is important for the production of tears to keep your eyes lubricated

Dry Eye, Eye Health • December 16, 2022

What Types of Vitamins & Minerals Help with Dry Eyes?

We know you’re busy! So when your body isn’t keeping up with you by making sure your eyes are moisturized and happy, dry eye irritation can be frustrating to deal with. Dry eyes happen when your tears aren’t providing enough lubrication for your eyes. This can be due to a variety of factors such as…