Genetics, screen time, not enough time outdoors, and visual stress can all cause myopia to worsen. […]
What Causes Myopia to Worsen?
What are Scleral Contact Lenses Used For?
Scleral contact lenses are among the specialty lenses gaining popularity for patients with astigmatism, keratoconus, and dry eye disease. […]
Myopia Control Contact Lenses: What’s Available?
Myopia control contact lenses using dual focus technology and corneal refractive therapy using rigid gas-permeable lenses are 2 common options for controlling myopia with contact lenses. […]
How to Treat Eye Irritation from Contact Lenses
While eye irritation can have many causes, several simple solutions, like talking to your optometrist about new lens solution, refreshing your education on good contact lens hygiene, or taking breaks from your contact lenses, can help reduce eye discomfort. […]
Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?
Myopia typically first emerges in childhood and can worsen throughout school-aged years, but myopia progression typically stabilizes by age 20 at the latest. […]
How Often Should You Get an Eye Exam?
You should have an eye exam at least every two years, though children, seniors, and people with preexisting ocular conditions should have more frequent visits. […]
Should I Buy Glasses From My Optometrist?
Your optometrist can fit your frames with lenses that correct various vision issues, but you may be wondering if you should buy your glasses from the optometrist or get a prescription and go elsewhere. It may actually surprise you that there are many benefits to purchasing glasses from your optometrist. You may find warranty and […]
Do Contact Lenses Expire?
For 45 million Americans, contact lenses are the vision correction method of choice. There are many reasons for this. Some people appreciate the wider range of clear vision, while others like the ability to see better without affecting their appearance. Contact lenses are custom-fitted and come in different types designed for various vision needs. Whatever […]
Eye Exams vs. Vision Tests: What’s The Difference?
Eye exams and vision tests are vital for assessing your eye function and health. Sometimes, these can be confused for the same thing, but there are significant differences between them. An eye exam is a comprehensive evaluation of your vision and health conducted by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist). In comparison, a vision test […]
What’s the Difference Between Myopia & Astigmatism?
Each person’s eyes are unique to their body. But even unique eyes must have certain similarities to see properly. Even slight changes to shape could lead to a prescription for near or farsightedness. These are typically referred to as refractive errors. The two refractive errors we are discussing today are myopia and astigmatism. These eye […]
