There are various reasons your eyes may be dry when you wake up, including a dry sleeping environment, allergies, dehydration, accidentally wearing contact lenses overnight, or even some medication side effects. […]
Astigmatism can change or worsen over a person’s lifetime due to several factors, including age, eye injuries, or conditions like keratoconus. […]
While astigmatism doesn’t always mean that you need glasses, corrective lenses are one of the most effective and convenient ways to manage the condition […]
For people who have experienced eye conditions and vision issues, the expenses for treatment can quickly pile up. OptiLight is a common treatment method for dry eye, but many people wonder if their insurance can cover it. Some insurance plans may offer partial coverage for OptiLight treatments, while others may require more out-of-pocket payments. It’s […]
In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to overlook routine health exams, especially when it comes to our eyes. But annual eye exams remain crucial for maintaining optimal eye health and detecting potential issues before they become serious problems.
The Eye Care Team is dedicated to improving the quality of life for each of our patients. With routine checkups and proper management, we can help protect your eye health. […]
While vision problems can affect people of all ages, nearsightedness (myopia) is a common refractive error that often begins in childhood and can worsen over time. Myopia is often corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or laser eye surgery. Still, it can increase the risk of certain eye diseases later in life, so many people wonder if it can be reversed.
Unfortunately, there’s no cure for myopia, but myopia control can help slow its progression in children. Regular eye exams help diagnose myopia early, allowing for timely management. […]
Cataracts are a common eye disorder among seniors that results in clouding of the lens of the eye. This clouding tends to get worse over time. In early stages, the effects of cataracts can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses, but eventually, the person may choose to undergo surgery to have the lens replaced. […]
Yes, astigmatism can cause headaches, eye strain, and blurry vision at all distances. Fortunately, it can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery, which can alleviate these symptoms. […]
It’s a good idea to replace your glasses every 1–2 years, but you should get new glasses whenever you get a new prescription or your glasses get damaged. […]
Sunglasses can block some degree of blue light, as blue light also emits from the sun, and blue light is close to ultraviolet (UV) rays on the light spectrum, but it depends on the tint of the lenses. […]
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