Your vision is a complex system that involves the brain and the eyes working together. But did you know that healthy eyesight is not just about seeing clearly? Nurturing other skills to strengthen your eyes and visual systems is also important. Vision therapy can help develop visual skills using various eye exercises and tools. What […]
Having dry eyes can cause a wide range of uncomfortable symptoms, including redness, irritation, and a gritty or burning sensation in your eyes—but can it also cause headaches? Some individuals may experience dry eye symptoms and headaches at the same time. However, there is insufficient research to conclude that dry eye can cause headaches. If […]
Looking in the mirror and discovering a noticeable red bump on your eyelid usually isn’t the first thing you want to see in the morning. Not only does it look irritated, but it’s painful too. You may want to cover it up and apply your standard eye makeup products, but wearing makeup with a stye […]
Reading is a fundamental ability that contributes significantly to a kid’s academic and personal development. Unfortunately, many kids have reading problems, which can be frustrating and demotivating for both the child and their parents. While there are numerous potential causes of reading difficulties, one factor that’s frequently overlooked is vision issues. Children with vision problems […]
If you’ve noticed that your eyes feel dry, uncomfortable, and itchy, you may be wondering if allergies are the cause. Allergies can certainly contribute to dry eye symptoms. However, there could be several other reasons your eyes feel dry and uncomfortable. Let’s explore whether allergies can lead to dry eyes and what you can do […]
Routine eye exams are an essential part of maintaining good overall health. In addition to screening for vision problems and refractive errors, an eye exam can also help uncover signs of various health conditions. In fact, some diseases can be detected during an eye exam before any other symptoms are present. An eye exam can […]
Have you ever put in your contact lenses and noticed they didn’t feel quite right? There’s a chance they’re on inside out. While this isn’t a problem with rigid lenses, soft contacts are thin and flexible and can easily flip around. This is especially true if you’re new to wearing them. Fortunately, wearing contact lenses […]
Diabetes and eyesight are closely linked. Diabetes and chronically high blood glucose (blood sugar) can cause various eye complications, including cataracts and glaucoma. What you may not know is that diabetes can significantly increase your risk of developing dry eye disease. More than half of all those with diabetes suffer from dry eyes. The good […]
Most parents believe that because their child can see things in the distance, both eyes must be functioning properly. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. They could be only using one of their good eyes and ignoring the image from the other. One of these toughest things is knowing whether your child is having […]
You may recall having regular eye exams as a child. However, if you’ve never needed glasses, you’ve probably not seen an optometrist in years. Our eyesight deteriorates as we age, but that isn’t the only reason to have your eyes checked. Because many eye problems have no symptoms and rarely cause pain, you may be […]
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