An optician is a trained professional responsible for interpreting prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists, fitting and adjusting eyewear, and confirming your glasses or contact lenses meet your specific needs. […]
All About Sight Correction Contact Lens for Myopia
Specialized contact lenses, like orthokeratology and peripheral defocus lenses, help manage worsening vision by slowing down or halting myopia progression in children and young adults.
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Can You Still See with Colored Contacts? Tips for Safe Use
Colored contacts are no different than traditional soft contacts, but they include pigment in the lens to help mask the eye’s natural color, making them a fun and functional way to change your look.
The pigment in these lenses doesn’t obstruct your vision because the center of the lens where it covers the pupil is clear. […]
Do Eyes Grow with Age?
Since other parts of our body, like our skin and bones, undergo changes over time, some people assume that our eyes also keep growing. However, while certain aspects of our eyes, such as the lens, can change in size and shape due to factors like age and health, the fundamental structure of the eye does not continue to grow significantly after early childhood. […]
Can Allergies Cause Eye Floaters?
While there is no direct link to allergies causing eye floaters, you may get eye floaters from vigorous eye rubbing or inflammation related to allergies. […]
How to Relieve Eye Pressure at Home
Eye pressure, or intraocular pressure (IOP), can be an uncomfortable and worrying condition. While it’s always important to consult with […]
How to Get Rid of Blurry Vision After Swimming
If you’re constantly dealing with this problem, start by washing your eyes with clean, cool water. Eye drops can also help you find relief; try talking to your optometrist for a prescription bottle. It also helps to buy a pair of properly fitting goggles with a seal to keep water out of your eyes. […]
Can Binocular Vision Dysfunction Happen Suddenly?
Binocular vision dysfunction can be both. It sometimes can develop gradually over time, but often develops immediately following trauma or injury to the head. […]
Can Alcohol Affect Eyesight Long-Term?
can alcohol affect our eyesight long-term? The answer is yes, it can because there’s a link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of certain eye diseases and conditions like cataracts or macular degeneration. […]
How Eye Tracking Problems Can Lead to Difficulty Reading
Eye tracking lets you follow the words on a page smoothly and seamlessly without needing to stop and analyze each individual word. When you have a problem with your eye tracking, you’ll often lose your place, need to re-read sections often, or feel fatigued after reading. This can make reading much more difficult than it should be. […]