What Is an Astigmatism? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Studies show that 14 million Americans are visually impaired. Many of these people with vision problems have uncorrected impairments and could benefit from things like eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, there are many reasons why you may have blurry eyesight, so it is important that you know what is causing your vision problems. One common cause of […]
Contact Lenses vs. Glasses: What Are the Differences?
Are you trying to decide whether to get contact lenses or glasses? It might surprise you that around 93 million US adults are at risk of severe vision loss. That’s why it’s essential to weigh the key differences between the two before deciding. Once you do, you’ll have a new lease on life. Want to […]
Can You Sleep With Contacts In?
Almost one-third of contact-wearers admit to falling asleep with their contacts in. Although they are convenient and comfortable to wear during the day, contacts can feel like a nuisance before bed. When you’re already cozied up in the sheets, it can be tempting to neglect your eye care for some quick sleep. Can you sleep with contacts in? […]
What Is the Difference Between Nearsighted and Farsighted?
More than 40% of the United States population needs prescription glasses. It’s estimated that one-third of the world’s population’s nearsighted. It’s more common to be nearsighted than farsighted, but both can lead to further eye complications down the road. However, what’s the difference between nearsighted and farsighted? It’s not uncommon to get the two confused […]
7 Signs You Need to Make an Eye Doctor Appointment
In the United States, around 93 million adults are at high risk for serious vision loss. Despite this fact, only half of them visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. Your vision is a huge part of your life and health. Taking it for granted can lead to eye problems and complications. Left […]
7 Reasons to Get Your Yearly Eye Exam
Did you know that only around one in three of us has 20/20 vision without glasses or contact lenses? If you don’t have perfect vision, the right contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses can fix that for you. Many of us will visit the eye doctor if we notice our eyesight is changing, but it’s important […]
What Are the Common Causes of Blurred Vision?
It’s all too easy to take our eyesight for granted. But did you know that around 93 million adults in the US are at high risk for serious vision loss? Of these people, only around half visited the eye doctor in the last year. Although many of us wear glasses or corrective lenses, we might […]
8 Vision Care Tips You Need To Know In 2020
Are you doing everything you can to take care of your vision? Vision care is something we often don’t think about until we need it. However, as with any type of medicine, preventative care is far better than trying to fix problems after they start. With the right vision care tips, you can keep your […]
7 Tips to Remember When Wearing Contacts for the First Time
You recently switched to wearing contact lenses – congratulations! You’ve joined the ranks. Did you know an estimated 45 million people in the US are contact lens wearers? It’s pretty clear why since contact lenses allow people to have better vision without changing their appearance. It makes everyday life tasks like exercising much easier. But […]
Vision Check: What to Expect at Your Medical Eye Exam
Have you noticed that you just aren’t seeing things as well as you used to? Are you holding your phone a little further away from your face? If this sounds like you, then it’s time head to the optometrist for an eye exam. If you’ve always had perfect vision, you probably don’t know what to […]
