Waking up with dry, irritated eyes can make starting your day uncomfortable before it even begins. Morning dry eye is a frustrating but common experience, and it doesn’t always go away once you’re up and moving. Even when your eyes are closed overnight, they’re still vulnerable to dryness. Dry eye syndrome can affect you any […]
For anyone who switches between glasses and contact lenses, it can be confusing to understand why 2 prescriptions are needed. Are they interchangeable? Can you use your glasses prescription to order new contacts? The short answer is no, contact lens prescriptions and glasses prescriptions are not the same. Why does this matter? Contact lenses have […]
It’s no secret that clear vision is crucial for navigating daily life, especially for children who are experiencing the world for the first time. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming more common, and many parents find themselves wondering how it could impact their child’s visual health over time. While myopia itself does not directly cause blindness, […]
Millions of people deal with irritated, watery, and swollen eyes every year. This is a tell-tale sign of allergies, and it can quickly become a significant problem. You deserve clear, comfortable vision, and you should always take any unusual symptoms seriously. So how long do eye allergies last—and how can you tell if it’s something […]
Sharing contact lenses might sound like an easy way to give them a try, especially if someone close to you, like your mom, already wears them. But no, you should never use someone else’s contact lenses, even just for practice. Each person’s prescription is unique to them, so someone else’s contact lenses will not get […]
Contact lenses are convenient—but that doesn’t mean things always go smoothly. Even with proper care, mistakes happen. Sometimes, a lens just gets lost. It could fall on the ground, slip out of your grip, or even get lost in your eye. So how can you tell if a contact lens is still in your eye—and […]
Vision problems don’t just make it harder to see—they can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. Presbyopia, myopia, and astigmatism are all refractive errors that affect your vision. In all three cases, the light that enters the eye doesn’t hit the back of the eye the way it should, resulting in blurry vision. The […]
On average, scleral lenses can last about 1—2 years with proper care, but their lifespan depends on factors like:
Regular maintenance
How often they’re worn
The health of your eyes
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This season, bold contemporary designs and modern, minimalist styles are trending. And many classic styles, like circular frames and aviators, remain timeless. […]
Insurance providers consider IPL an elective or cosmetic procedure and won’t cover these treatments. […]
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