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A person adjusts their swim goggles before swimming in a pool.

Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Health • April 14, 2025

Can You Swim with Contact Lenses?

If you wear contact lenses, you might have wondered whether it’s okay to swim while wearing them. The short answer is no, it’s not recommended to swim with contact lenses. Although swimming with contacts might seem like a convenient way to keep your vision clear, it can actually put your eyes at risk. The Risks…

An optometrist examines their patient's eye with a slit lamp during an eye exam.

Eye Exams • April 14, 2025

How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?

Scheduling an eye exam might not be the most exciting item on your to-do list, but it’s essential for maintaining good vision and overall eye health. Whether you’re rushing between meetings or trying to find time for your kid’s eye care, knowing how long an eye exam takes can make the process less daunting. On…

A child holds a bottle of myopia control eye drops and smiles.

Eye Conditions, Myopia • February 24, 2025

What Are Myopia Control Lenses?

If you’ve noticed your child squinting to see the board at school or holding books too close to their face, they might be dealing with myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness. Myopia doesn’t just impair vision but can lead to long-term complications if left untreated. That’s where myopia control lenses can come in. Myopia control lenses…

Person carefully inserting eye drops into the eye with one hand in a bright modern home setting

Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions, Eye Exams • January 9, 2025

Can You Use Expired Eye Drops?

Eye drops can help manage a variety of eye health concerns, from soothing dry eyes and preventing post-surgical infections to treating existing conditions. However, most formulations come with expiration dates, and many also require special storage or handling. Using eye drops that are expired or contaminated can reduce their effectiveness and, in some cases, increase…

A close-up image of an adult carefully putting an ortho-k contact lens into their left eye.

Contact Lenses • December 18, 2024

What Are Ortho-K Lenses?

Waking up with clear vision might seem like a dream, but ortho-k lenses make it a reality. Whether you're looking for an answer for yourself or your child, these lenses offer an innovative way to address myopia for children and adults alike. But what are ortho-k lenses? Unlike standard contacts worn throughout the day, ortho-k…

A patient sitting in front of a laptop at a desk holds their glasses in one hand while rubbing their itchy eyes with the other.

Dry Eyes • October 3, 2024

Why Are My Eyes So Itchy?

Imagine waking up one morning with a sudden, unrelenting itch in your eyes. You try not to rub them, but the discomfort is too intense. You're not alone. Itchy eyes are a common complaint that affects millions of people worldwide. A few common reasons that you have itchy eyes include: Allergies Dry eye syndrome Infection…

An optometrist holds their hands out to the camera, with a pair of glasses in one hand and a contact lens case in the other.

Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Health • September 16, 2024

Are Glasses & Contact Lens Prescriptions The Same?

When switching from glasses to contact lenses, many people assume that glasses prescriptions are the same as contact lens prescriptions. After all, they’re going onto the same eyes, right? However, glasses and contact lens prescriptions aren’t the same. Glasses and contact lenses have to be prescribed differently because of how one sits on your face…

A woman wearing glasses sitting at her computer researching keratoconus

Eye Disease • August 1, 2024

Is Keratoconus Curable?

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that significantly impacts the clarity of your vision by altering the natural shape of your cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. This alteration can lead to blurred vision and sensitivity to light, making daily tasks challenging. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with keratoconus,…

A mother and daughter smile together while they showcase their matching glasses after an eye exam

Eye Exams • June 28, 2024

How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?

Eye exams extend beyond vision prescriptions. There are several types of eye exams, with each one providing a different focus in assessing and monitoring ocular health. The frequency of each exam depends on one's age, ocular needs, and overall health. Children and seniors are encouraged to have a comprehensive eye exam once a year while…

A close-up image of a man's left eye showing signs of pink eye.

Eye Disease • June 25, 2024

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Pink eye is more common than most people think. It's a highly contagious eye condition that can easily spread to others nearby if you aren't careful. Often recognizable by redness, watery eyes, and itching sensations, pink eye can be an extremely frustrating experience. However, it's important to note that this isn't the only cause of…

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