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A close-up o a soft contact lens held at the tip of two human fingers. In more mild cases of dry eye, soft contact lenses are sometimes suitable

Contact Lenses, Dry Eyes • January 24, 2023

Contacts for Dry Eyes: What are the Options?

When your eyes are dry, irritated, or watery, the sensation pulls focus. Wearing your contact lenses might feel rough as you fight the urge to close or rub your eyes. Dry eye is a common problem for contact lens wearers, and the condition can limit your choices—from the types of lenses to how long you…

A woman having her eyes examined at the eye clinic Topography of the cornea, a diagnostic that creates a three-dimensional map of the surface curvature of the cornea

Eye Care • December 5, 2022

Keratoconus Treatment: What Can I Do?

Everyone’s eyes are unique, and because of that, everyone deals with different and unique eye issues, like keratoconus. This eye condition can make it difficult to wear contact lenses because it affects the cornea—the clear dome on the front of your eye. Keratoconus is progressive and causes the cornea to become thin and bow outwards,…

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Contact Lenses • November 17, 2022

What Happens at a Contact Lens Fitting?

Whether you’re looking for the best contact lenses for sports or a pair that helps you reach your vision goals with minimal discomfort, the first step is a contact lens fitting exam. With this particular exam and fitting, the eye doctor can ensure you get the best contact lenses for your lifestyle. This article explores…

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Laser Eye Surgery • August 5, 2022

Can LASIK Fix Presbyopia?

If you’re having a hard time reading at a normal distance or focusing on nearby objects, it could be a sign that you’re suffering from a refractive error known as presbyopia. Luckily, a basic eye exam can help your optometrist detect presbyopia and get you the treatment you need in order to see clearly. If…

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Contact Lenses • July 15, 2022

Can I Wear Contact Lenses with PVD?

Vision problems that leave you seeing floaters or flashes of light may indicate posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). PVD is an eye problem that results from natural changes that occur in the eye. PVD is prevalent in 24% of patients aged 50–59 years and 87% in patients aged 80–89. If you experience these changes and wear…

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Eye Care, Laser Eye Surgery • June 22, 2022

How Long Will My Vision Be Blurry After LASIK?

Choosing LASIK LASIK can be a convenient alternative to eyeglasses and contact lenses. Meeting with your optometrist for a consultation is a chance to ask questions and determine if you're a good candidate for laser eye surgery. Many patients experience minimal symptoms, but knowing what to expect can help patients prepare. Other common laser eye…

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Contact Lenses, Sports Vision • May 2, 2022

What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Sports?

What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Sports? Best Contact Lenses for Better Sight in Sports Imagine you're lining up your shot seconds before the buzzer when suddenly—your contact lens slips, interfering with your aim. Or maybe your contacts are causing dry eye, leading to frequent blinding, rubbing, and eye irritation. As a result, you…

A young female optometrist examines a mature female patient's eye with a direct ophthalmoscope.

Eye Care • April 14, 2022

Can an Eye Doctor Detect a Concussion?

Can an Eye Doctor Detect a Concussion? Your optometrist can detect many different conditions during an eye exam. While an eye exam helps diagnose many eye-related issues, it involves a general assessment of your health. Can your optometrist identify other health-related problems, such as a concussion? Continue reading to learn more about concussions, including if…

Graphical representation of eye floaters. A cross section of an eye with small floaters inside the vitreous fluid, is shown to project the floaters as what someone would see.

Eye Care, Eye Health • April 14, 2022

What Doctor Do I See for Eye Floaters?

What Doctor Do I See for Eye Floaters? Eyecare is an essential part of everyday life, whether that means keeping up with your eye exams or needing any specialty eye care procedures. An aspect of taking care of your eyes is dealing with any issues that may come up and consulting your optometrist about it.…

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