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Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Health • January 3, 2025

Can Dry Eyes Cause Watering?

Redness, burning, and discomfort are all symptoms associated with dry eyes. While it sounds counter-intuitive, watery eyes are also one of them. Watery eyes are better understood as a positive feedback loop within your body. When your eyes are dry, a signal is sent to your brain, leading your body to produce excess reflexive tears…

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Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Health • December 2, 2024

Eye Drops for Dry Eyes: Everything You Need to Know

Many people experience dry eyes, a common problem that can make daily life challenging. Whether it's staring at screens for too long, allergies, living in a dry climate, or another systemic issue, dry eyes can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Eye drops are often a first-line treatment for relief from dry eye symptoms. Your eye doctor…

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Children's Eye Health, Eye Diseases & Conditions • November 1, 2024

When Is It Too Late to Treat Lazy Eye?

Many children face vision problems. One of these challenges is amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, which can impact their visual development from an early age. Children will outgrow their shoes and their clothes, but they typically won’t outgrow lazy eye without proper treatment. Lazy eye is much easier to treat while children are young,…

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Dry Eye • August 14, 2024

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?

Dry eyes are a common and often uncomfortable condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Characterized by insufficient tears or poor tear quality, dry eyes can lead to various symptoms, including redness, irritation, and a gritty sensation. While these symptoms are usually manageable, many people wonder if dry eyes can lead to more severe consequences, such…

A split image of an eye with pink eye before (left) and after (right) treatment.

Eye Diseases & Conditions • July 19, 2024

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Pink eye—just hearing the name can bring up thoughts of a contagious and frustrating eye condition. Pink eye is a highly contagious infection that is well-recognized by visible redness and constant itching, and it’s a lot more common than most people think. However, it isn’t the only eye condition that can cause these symptoms. There…

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Eye Exams • June 17, 2024

How Long Does An Eye Exam Take?

Regular eye exams play a vital role in maintaining healthy vision and detecting potential issues early. But when life has you running around, you may decide to ignore the importance of your vision—until you notice eye disease symptoms. Eye exams take time, but that time is well spent. An eye exam takes around 30–60 minutes,…

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Eye Care • June 12, 2024

Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Optician: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the roles of various eye care professionals is essential for making informed decisions about your vision health. Optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians each contribute uniquely to maintaining and enhancing eye health, though their training, expertise, and services differ significantly. Depending on your vision and eye health needs, you may need to visit an optometrist, an…

Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Health • May 28, 2024

Do Eye Drops Expire?

Eye drops are a regular part of many people’s lives, especially those of us dealing with persistent dry eyes. One thing to remember is that eye drops do expire, but there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer about when because it depends on the drop. For example, a preservative-free eye drop may only be good for a…

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Contact Lenses, Eye Exams • April 12, 2024

Can I Use My Eyeglass Prescription For Contact Lenses?

Making the move from glasses to contact lenses can feel like a leap into the unknown—especially if you've never worn contact lenses before. If you're considering making this change, knowing that your prescription is not universal is important. Because contact lenses and eyeglasses sit at different distances from the eye, the prescription needed for clear…

Eye Health • March 31, 2024

Is Virtual Reality Bad for Your Eyes?

In a world increasingly captivated by immersive experiences, virtual reality (VR) technology has skyrocketed in popularity, promising new dimensions of interaction and entertainment. However, as VR devices become more common in our homes and workplaces, it’s important to think about how their use could affect your eye health. Overall, virtual reality technology is considered safe…

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Can Dry Eyes Cause Watering?

Eye Drops for Dry Eyes: Everything You Need to Know

When Is It Too Late to Treat Lazy Eye?

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

How Long Does An Eye Exam Take?

Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Optician: What’s the Difference?

Do Eye Drops Expire?

Can I Use My Eyeglass Prescription For Contact Lenses?

Is Virtual Reality Bad for Your Eyes?

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