If you’ve had your eyes examined, your eye doctor likely asked you to read letters and numbers from an eye chart. That was to check for changes in your visual acuity, or sharpness of vision. Visual acuity can be measured in different ways, but the most common way is by using a Snellen eye chart […]
Your child’s vision is their primary window into the world around them. Keeping their eyesight healthy is an important part of allowing them to experience life to the fullest. Here are 5 tips on how to protect and improve your child’s eye health: 1. Take them to the eye doctor for routine eye exams One […]
Why Are My Eyes Dry in the Morning?
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If your eyes regularly feel dry when you wake up in the morning, it’s important to know why. Inflammation, age, medications and environmental factors can all dry out your eyes and cause other symptoms, such as a burning sensation in or around the eyes. To identify the cause and relieve your dry eye symptoms, schedule […]
If you want to experiment with a new eye color, consider a pair of colored contact lenses. Whether you’re looking for subtle highlights or want to make a splash with a bold new look, here are the things you should know before purchasing colored contacts. You Need a Prescription Although some colored contact lenses are […]
Are you having trouble sleeping at night? Blue light exposure before bedtime can prevent you from getting the restful sleep your body needs to feel refreshed in the morning. If you’ve made a habit of checking your phone, using your computer or watching your favorite TV show before you turn out the lights, you may […]
Choose the Perfect Sunglasses for Men
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Are you searching for the perfect men’s sunglasses? A pair that goes well with the shape of your face, the color of your eyes and your personal style, with all the features you need? Use this guide to find the sunglasses that are right for you. What To Consider When Choosing Men’s Sunglasses There’s no […]
Do you spend a significant portion of your day in front of a computer or other digital device? The average person spends around 7 hours per day in front of a digital screen, according to recent studies. While this may sound exorbitant, consider all the time you work, learn and attend meetings online — and […]
How Well Do Your Glasses Fit?
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Do your glasses slide down or leave marks on the bridge of your nose? Are they too loose or tight on your temples? If so, it’s time to adjust or replace them. Ideally, you should have your eyeglasses checked or replaced every year. But don’t wait until your annual eye exam if you believe your […]
Do you value your eyes? Of course you do! But did you know that some everyday habits can harm your eyes and vision? Avoiding the following can help prevent certain eye diseases and preserve your vision. 1. Not Wearing Sunglasses Do you put on sunscreen when you go outdoors? Sunglasses are just as important, and […]
Everyday life can be stressful. With deadlines, work, social commitments and pandemic concerns — to name a few — we’re constantly being tested and pushed to the limit. Researchers are trying to determine exactly why stress appears to affect eye health and cause a range of eye and vision problems. Note: Before assuming that your […]
What Exactly is an Eye Chart?
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If there’s one aspect of optometry that everyone recognizes, it’s the traditional eye chart, with its rows of big letters on top, which gradually become smaller the farther down you go. This chart is usually known as the Snellen chart. Yet how much do you really know about this eye chart? Are all eye charts […]
Myopia and Contact Lenses
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Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common eye condition that causes a person to be unable to see objects clearly from a distance. This condition affects an estimated 30% of the world population today, and that number is projected to grow to as much as 50% by 2050. But did you know that, beyond poor […]