4 Great Reasons to Wear Sunglasses in the Winter
Sunglasses conjure up images of fun in the sun, but don’t retire your specs during the winter. Glare and UV rays, which can damage your eyes, can be even more intense in the winter than […]
Are Sore, Itchy Eyes a Sign of COVID-19?
If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, the coronavirus, you could be experiencing a range of symptoms, including fever, chills, sore throat, dry cough and muscle aches. Now, studies have found that itchy, irritated eyes […]
Is Your Covid Mask Causing Dry Eyes?
Since the COVID-pandemic began, mask-wearing has been an essential strategy to prevent the spread of the virus. While masks help protect us against exposure to infection, they can also cause dry eye symptoms. If you […]
Signs It’s Time For Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery, which replaces the cataract-affected lens of the eye with a new, clear artificial lens, is the most common surgical procedure in the world. While the procedure is considered safe and effective, patients want […]
The Importance of Wearing Sunglasses for Winter Sports
Although the sun may not shine as many hours a day in the winter, that doesn’t mean the cold months are a time to retire your sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses is as important in the winter […]
9 Signs Your Child Might Need Glasses
It can sometimes be hard to tell if your child is having trouble seeing. That’s because children are often unaware of their own vision problems, and in many cases may not even have the words […]
8 Benefits of Wearing Scleral Lenses
Scleral contact lenses are rigid gas permeable lenses with an extra-wide diameter. As opposed to standard contacts, scleral lenses vault over the entire cornea, leaving a gap between the lens and the corneal surface before […]
What You Should Know Before Buying [Colored] Contacts
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 […]
10 Ways to Give Your Eyes Some Love This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the time to express your love and appreciation to those you care about most. But it’s also a great opportunity to take the time to pamper yourself — so why not start […]
Research Suggests a Link Between Childhood Obesity and High Myopia
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a vision condition that causes distant objects and images to appear blurry. It develops when the eye is too long or the cornea – the front covering of the eye – is […]