Working at home is a great way to ditch your commute and enjoy more flexible hours, but there can be an unexpected consequence—digital eye strain. If you’re like many workers, you probably spend most of your day on a computer or other digital device, and likely experience the headache, blurred vision, sore eyes or achy […]
Eye emergencies can be alarming, especially if you aren’t sure where to go or what to do when they occur. At Eyes On Randolph, we’re here to take the guesswork out of navigating eye emergencies. What’s Considered an Eye Emergency? A wide range of conditions fall under the category of an eye emergency, but what […]
Shakespeare wrote that the eyes are the window to your soul. Thanks to retinal technology, your eyes can now provide a clear picture of your cardiovascular health as well. The Connection Between Heart and Eye Problems During a retinal eye exam, your eye doctor will evaluate the retina vasculature, a system of blood vessels that […]
Childhood is a great time to establish healthy habits. That’s why we’ve compiled 6 habits that parents can teach their kids to promote healthy vision for a lifetime. For more information about children’s eye health or to schedule an eye exam, contact Eyes On Randolph in Randolph today. 1. Good Hand Hygiene Regular handwashing is […]
Getting your contact lens stuck in their eye is a surprisingly common occurrence. It typically occurs when you forget to take your contacts out before going to bed. It can also happen when some irritant or object gets stuck in your eye, and the contact lens gets dislodged when you rub your eye just a […]
We’ll just go right ahead and say it: contrary to myth, your contact lenses won’t melt into your eyeballs from intense heat exposure. Now that that’s out of the way, here are some important guidelines to keep in mind when spending time outdoors in the heat while wearing contact lenses. Do Wear Sunglasses Wearing high-quality […]
Back-to-school often means a lot of screen time, whether your child is writing an essay on a laptop, playing an educational video game or studying with a friend on a cell phone. Unfortunately, even a few hours of screen time can cause digital eye strain, an increasingly common eye condition among kids and adults who […]
When it comes to your eyes, you don’t mess around. Safety first! You get your eyes examined regularly and carefully clean the prescription glasses or contact lenses prescribed by your eye doctor. Still, have you ever been tempted to wear your lenses past their expiration date? Wearing contact lenses that have expired – or for […]
Are Contact Lenses Safe For My Child? With children being fit with contact lenses at younger ages than ever before, some parents have voiced concerns that lenses may not be appropriate for their child. Fortunately, with the development of daily disposable soft contact lenses, children as young as 7 years old can wear contact lenses […]
Do you look at your smartphone, computer or tablet on a typical day? If you do, then you’re being exposed to digital blue light. Blue light is any light that you can see with a wavelength between 400 and 450 nanometers. It’s less powerful than UV rays from the sun, and is made up of […]
Most people don’t think a regular eye exam could save their life. But the truth is that in many cases, a comprehensive eye exam can detect much more than eye disease. That’s one reason that we at Eyes On Randolph in Randolph recommend annual eye exams to all of our patients, even in the absence […]
During your most recent eye exam at Eyes On Randolph in Randolph, you may have heard your eye doctor mention the importance of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) as part of our eye exams. But what exactly is OCT and when and why is it important? Read more below to find out. What Is an Oct […]