3 Beach Essentials For Glasses-Wearers

Worrying about your eyeglasses is probably the last thing that you want to worry about when you're out and about this summer. However, if you are planning on hitting the beach now that the temperatures are warming up, there are a few things that you'll want to bring along. If you're a glasses-wearer, consider bringing along these three things so that you can make the most out of your beach trip, without having to worry too much about your eyeglasses.   Read More...

Dry Eye: A Treatable Problem

Among the spectrum of eye problems, having dry eye may not seem like a big issue. However, if you experience this condition, you know that it is uncomfortable at best and at its worst is a dangerous vision problem. In addition, it can be a symptom of a serious disease. If you have dry eye, you can't afford to ignore it. Symptoms The symptoms of dry eye include redness, blurring, pain, and light sensitivity.   Read More...

Helping Your Child Get Used To New Glasses

If you have a school aged child who had recently failed their school eye exam, you will want to do a follow-up with an ophthalmologist to see if they are in need of corrective lenses. If your child is indeed a candidate for visionary help, they will most likely be recommended to get a pair of glasses to correct the troubles they are having. The first few days wearing glasses can be a bit troublesome to your child as the frames will feel foreign on their face and their vision will be noticeably different.   Read More...

How To Avoid Computer Eye Strain

If you experience dryness of the eyes, redness, or headaches, you might be suffering from a condition called computer vision syndrome (CVS). This is a type of eye strain caused by using the computer for long periods of time. It can be frustrating and uncomfortable as it progresses. Here are some ways to avoid experiencing computer-related eye strain. Use Computer Glasses When you keep getting eye strain as you use your computer, it might be time to consider special eyewear.   Read More...

Scratched Your Cornea? Here's What To Expect In Terms Of Treatment

Did you have something in your eye, and now suddenly you're experiencing a lot of tearing, pain, and eye redness? Chances are, you scratched your cornea – the clear, outer covering of your eye. While this sounds serious at first, corneal scratches are quite common. Call your eye doctor as soon as possible so you can be properly diagnosed and treated. If you are, indeed, found to have a scratched cornea, here's what you can expect in terms of treatment.   Read More...