5 Tips for Choosing Eyewear That Balances Comfort and Style

Posted on March 3, 2026 (March 3, 2026) by Total Vision

A person trying on a new pair of glasses at their optometrist's office.

The secret to picking the right eyewear is to combine personal style with a focus on proper fit and function. […]

Can Myopia Affect School Performance?

Posted on February 10, 2026 (February 10, 2026) by Total Vision

A classroom with kids sitting in their desks, raising their hands to answer a question their teacher at the front of the room asked.

Undetected or unmanaged myopia can have a direct impact on your child’s school performance. When the world is a blur, it creates challenges that go far beyond simply reading the chalkboard, making routine eye exams for children a crucial part of their academic support system. […]

How to Rest Your Eyes: 6 Tips to Try Today

Posted on December 8, 2025 (December 8, 2025) by Total Vision

A person sitting with their hands behind their head and their eyes closed, resting their eyes.

Giving your eyes regular breaks during the day can help them feel refreshed and reduce strain. […]

How to Prevent Eyeglasses from Fogging

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Total Vision

A close up of hands and a cloth cleaning foggy glasses.

You can keep your lenses clear with simple adjustments to their fit, at-home methods, and professional solutions that provide lasting clarity. […]

Does Alcohol Damage the Optic Nerve?

Posted on October 28, 2025 (October 28, 2025) by Total Vision

While moderate consumption of alcohol has little effect, heavy, long-term alcohol use can contribute to optic nerve damage due to the nutritional deficiencies that it often causes. […]

Does Menopause Cause Dry Eyes?

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Total Vision

A woman sitting at a desk with a laptop, holding her eyes due to dry eye symptoms from menopause

Yes, the hormonal fluctuations that happen during menopause can directly contribute to developing dry eye symptoms. […]

How Do Optometrists Determine Your Prescription?

Posted on August 25, 2025 (August 25, 2025) by Total Vision

A pair of trial frames sit on top of a Snellen Eye Chart with prescription information on the bottom of the chat.

The process involves techniques and equipment that have been refined over decades to ensure accuracy and comfort. […]

Why Do Blue Light Glasses Hurt My Eyes?

Posted on July 25, 2025 (July 25, 2025) by Total Vision

A person wearing blue light glasses sits in front of a screen with his hand resting on his chin.

While blue light glasses may help support sleep by filtering stimulating wavelengths in the evening, they aren’t a fix for the real causes of screen fatigue. […]

Ortho‑k Lenses for Kids: How They Slow the Progression of Myopia

Posted on July 4, 2025 (July 4, 2025) by Total Vision

Close-up image of an Ortho-K lense balancing on the tip of someone's finger

Ortho-k is a non-surgical treatment that gently reshapes the cornea overnight to improve vision during the day and slow the progression of myopia. […]