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How to Remove Contact Lenses

Many people swear by contact lenses to improve their vision, but removing them can be a bit of a tricky dance if you don’t know the moves. While your eye doctor can show you the proper technique during your fitting, there’s always time for a quick refresher...


How Long Do Contact Lenses Last?

Contact lenses provide practical vision correction and a refreshing break from wearing glasses. But how long do they last?  A contact lens’s lifespan depends on the lens type and the expiry date. During a contact lens exam and fitting, your eye doctor can help you find the right contact lenses for your lifestyle, eye health, and vision needs...


Why Are My Eyes Dry When I Wake Up?

Do you often wake up feeling like your eyes are dry? And are you constantly reaching for eye drops to find some relief? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone...


What Are Scleral Lenses?

Let us be the first to say contact lenses are awesome! They offer crisp vision without needing to wear eyeglasses all the time. Part-time or full-time contact lens wearers can all experience the benefits...


Can Keratoconus Be Cured?

The eyes are one of the most important organs in the body as they help you navigate the world around you. However, certain eye diseases can cause a significant disruption in your daily life...


Does Dry Eye Affect Your Vision?

Your eyes are some of the most important and delicate organs in your body. They help you navigate the world, express emotions, and connect with others. However, when your eyes become painful, gritty, and dry, it can be agonizing...


Can I Use Expired Eye Drops?

You may use eye drops for a lot of reasons. Whether it’s for dry eyes or eye disease, when your optometrist recommends them, it’s a good idea to get the most out of them...


How Often Should You Use Eye Drops for Dry Eyes?

When you’re suffering from dry eyes, artificial tears or eye drops can provide short-term relief. You can use eye drops several times a day. However, it depends on the type of eye drops you’re using...


How Does Restasis Help Dry Eyes?

Can you imagine anything worse than dry eye symptoms: Burning, stinging, gritty feeling? They can affect you when you wake up until you go to bed. As frustrating as it is, there is hope and relief...


Can Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?

Anything that brings discomfort to your eyes is something we all want to avoid. Dry eyes can cause this discomfort and leave your eyes feeling scratchy and watery...


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