It helps to regularly clean your contacts, but make sure you’re never using out-of-date lenses, cases, or cleaning solutions. Wash your hands before and after handling the lenses. Take a break without lenses to let your eyes recover from any irritation. And if you still notice burning sensations after doing this, visit your optometrist for a contact lens fitting and exam—this way, you can get an up-to-date pair of lenses and professional advice for avoiding these uncomfortable sensations in the future. […]
7 Exercises to Improve Eyesight
As we age, our vision slowly gets weaker, making it difficult to read, drive, or even watch TV. However, several exercises can be done to improve eyesight and keep our eyes healthy, including:
Palming
Eye rotations
Focusing
Zig-zag exercises
Figure eights
Blinking
The 20-20-20 rule […]
Why Am I Seeing Shadows in My Peripheral Vision?
Some possible reasons behind seeing shadows in your peripheral vision include:
Eye floaters
Migraine aura
Retinal detachment
Posterior vitreous detachment
Glaucoma
Carotid artery disease
Retinal infection
Other factors, such as stress, can also cause shadows in your peripheral vision. […]
How to Fix Scratched Sunglasses
There are several practical methods to restore your sunglasses to their former glory without breaking the bank, including simple soap and water, home remedies such as toothpaste and baking soda, vehicle wax or furniture polish, and more advanced repair methods, which include scratch removal kits or replacing the lenses. […]
What Are Atropine Eye Drops for Myopia?
There are various different methods of treating myopia—can it be treated with eye drops? While glasses and contact lenses are […]
Genetic Eye Diseases: Why It’s Important to Know Your Family History
There are some eye conditions that can be inherited genetically from your relatives. Glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and congenital cataracts can be passed down through the generations of your family. […]
Can Eye Strain Cause Dizziness?
Experiencing dizziness after staring at your computer or phone screen for too long can be common. But you might be […]
How to Tell If a Contact Lens is Still in Your Eye
If you wear contact lenses, you may have experienced the uneasy feeling of possibly having a lens stuck in your […]
Can Kids Use Eye Drops?
Eye exams are essential for everyone to maintain their eye health, however, for children, regular eye exams, especially as they […]
What Makes Your Eyesight Worse? 10 Tips to Protect Your Vision
Your optometrist doesn’t have to tell you your eyes are an essential part of life. Eyes allow us to see […]