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The Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis & Dry Eye

Many of us rub our eyes when we’re tired, and you might know firsthand how itchy and uncomfortable that can be. But some people have that sensation all the time. Itchy eyes, blurry vision...


10 Warning Signs & Symptoms of Eye Problems

Keeping your eyes healthy can make a significant difference in your health and overall well-being. Staying aware of your ocular health and monitoring any changes through comprehensive eye exams can effectively reduce your chances of vision loss...


What Causes Light Sensitivity (Photophobia)?

Light sensitivity, or photophobia, is pain or discomfort caused by light. Photophobia literally means fear of light (photo meaning “light” and phobia meaning “fear of”). It’s not an eye disease, but photophobia can be a symptom of a variety of conditions, including dry eye, cataracts, and laser eye surgery...


How to Find the Perfect Fit for Your Glasses

Even if you’ve had an eye exam to update your prescription, proper fitting glasses are essential to clear vision. Glasses or sunglasses that don’t fit correctly are not only uncomfortable, but they can also compromise your eyesight...


Everything You Need to Know About Scleral Contact Lenses

Many people have had bad experiences with contact lenses in the past. Whether it’s been an issue with stability, discomfort, or even being told their eyes are “the wrong shape” for contact lenses, there is a whole subset of individuals who think contact lenses just aren’t an option for them...


Dry Eye & Contact Lenses: Do They Mix?

It seems natural that if you suffer from dry eye, you should stick to your glasses and ditch your contact lenses for good. However, in today’s eye care landscape, that is considered an antiquated school of thought...


Eye Care Then & Now: Optometry Advancements Over the Last 20 Years

Optometry has been around since the early 1300s when the first wearable glasses were fashioned from blown glass and wood or leather. These primitive forms were usually handheld and considered a symbol of status or wealth...


5 Common Contact Lens Care Mistakes (& How to Fix Them)

Contact lenses are a part of many people’s everyday routine, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to how you care for them. Contact lenses are worn directly on the eye, so it is important to follow proper care habits to ensure your eyes aren’t damaged during wear and are kept free of infection...


Everything You Need to Know About Keratoconus

The clear, dome-shaped surface of the eye is called the cornea. Keratoconus is a progressive disease and occurs when the cornea begins to thin and bulge outward into a cone shape...


The Science Behind Dry Eyes

Everyone has likely experienced dry eyes at some point in their life. Everyday factors like a long day of work or windy weather can leave our eyes feeling less than ideal, but this feeling should be temporary...


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