Dry eyes can really make wearing contacts a drag. Dry eyes are more common in the winter, when the air is drier inside due to the use of heaters. Here are a few ways to fight back against dry eyes so you can comfortably wear contacts. #1 Add a Humidifier to Your Home It can get really dry in the wintertime, and the use of heaters in your home can make the environment even more dry.
4 February 2019
You'd think that choosing a pair of eyeglasses is a simple task, that is until you're in the store looking at hundreds of frames that all begin to look the same after awhile. It may feel like an impossible fete that you'll ever find that perfect pair to suit you, but you'll find them. Read the tips below to help guide you and narrow down your search. 1. Shop In Store
29 October 2018
Laser vision correction is one way you can permanently improve your vision. With laser eye surgery, you can potentially eliminate the need for contact lenses or glasses, or at least improve your vision so much that you only have to wear corrective lenses to read or drive. Use this guide to help you determine if laser eye surgery is right for you. You Hate Glasses If wearing glasses makes you feel self-conscious or you don't like the way you look in glasses, then getting laser eye surgery is right for you.
15 August 2018
If you have been to the optometrist and you were given a diagnosis that requires surgery, there is a good chance you will get referred to an ophthalmologist. This type of eye specialists is considered a medical doctor that has the training to perform eye surgeries. Here are three common types of eye surgeries that are performed by an ophthalmologist. Cataract Surgery Cataracts is a common eye disorder that causes vision loss in people over the age of 40.
25 May 2018
You already know you need to get glasses to help you see better, but a question many people don't fully consider until they're sitting in the optician's chair is the number of pairs they should buy. How many you need depends on your lifestyle and preferences. Here are a few things you should consider when making a final decision. Are You a Klutz or Do You Live with One? Eyeglasses break for a number of reasons, but possibly the most common one is user error.
26 March 2018
If you have been recently diagnosed with diabetes, you know that you need to monitor your health more closely. However, you might not realize that you also need to monitor your vision more closely as well. Diabetes can lead to serious vision problems, especially if you don't keep the disease under control. One of those vision problems is diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to permanent blindness. To avoid diabetes-related vision problems, here are four steps you should follow.
24 January 2018
LASIK surgery can improve your eyesight considerably and may enable you to stop wearing glasses or contact lenses. The procedure is typically painless and very quick -- just 15 or 20 minutes. Though LASIK isn't an inpatient procedure or one requiring a lot of downtime during recovery, there are things you should do to care for your eyes properly and minimize your risk of complications after surgery. Use Your Medications
15 November 2017
