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Eye Care, Eye Diseases & Conditions, Eye Health • August 11, 2025

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

When a family member mentions that they have a health condition, it’s normal to be concerned for their health—and sometimes also for your own. Diabetes and heart disease, for instance, are health conditions that have a genetic component, and certain eye conditions, such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, do so as well. Among the risk…

Eye Care, Eye Diseases & Conditions • March 4, 2025

15 Signs You Should See an Eye Doctor

When to See an Eye Doctor We all know that getting regular eye exams is important. Adults should undergo an eye exam at least once every two years, though your optometrist may recommend you come visit more often. There may be other reasons you need to see an optometrist outside of your regularly scheduled eye…

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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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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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Eye Care, Glasses • February 16, 2024

Do I Need Glasses? 10 Signs to Watch For

Your eyes are astounding, allowing you to see the world around you clearly. But sometimes, potential issues like refractive errors can develop, leading to problems with your vision. While you can retain your vision with a pair of eyeglasses or contacts, it helps to know whether or not you need glasses and what signs to…

A close-up comparison of two eyes: the one on the left has cataracts, while the one on the right appears healthy.

Eye Care, Eye Diseases & Conditions • August 17, 2023

How Long Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?

Imagine waking up one morning to a world clouded over, where even the simplest tasks become daunting. Millions of individuals affected by cataracts experience this scenario as an unfortunate reality. Thankfully, cataract surgery is an option to help clear up vision. Cataract surgery is a procedure that has helped millions of people by restoring clarity…

An over the shoulder view of someone driving at night, with the car in front blurred

Eye Care • June 8, 2023

How To See Better When Driving at Night

Are You Struggling to See When Driving at Night? If you have trouble with bright headlights, streetlights, or the general darkness of night, it can affect your driving. You may struggle to drive at night for several reasons, including age-related changes in vision, glare from oncoming headlights, or underlying eye conditions such as cataracts or…

Man in discomfort rubbing his eyes after waking up

Contact Lenses, Eye Care • April 18, 2023

Can I Sleep with Contact Lenses?

A properly fitted pair of contact lenses should feel invisible on your eyes. It’s nice to forget you’re wearing your contacts and embrace clear vision, but you should make sure you don’t accidentally fall asleep while wearing them. You shouldn’t sleep with regular contact lenses, not only because you may wake up with irritated eyes,…

Category: Eye Care

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

15 Signs You Should See an Eye Doctor

Can Dry Eyes Cause Watering?

Eye Drops for Dry Eyes: Everything You Need to Know

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

Do Eye Drops Expire?

Do I Need Glasses? 10 Signs to Watch For

How Long Between Cataract Surgery on Each Eye?

How To See Better When Driving at Night

Can I Sleep with Contact Lenses?

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