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Contact Lens Exams and Eye Health: Screening for Conditions That Can Affect Lens Wear

When you decide to transition from glasses to contact lenses, or if you're simply updating your prescription, a contact lens exam is an essential step to ensuring your vision and eye health are properly catered to. Unlike a standard eye exam, a contact lens exam is more specialized, focusing on finding the perfect fit and assessing whether your eyes are suitable for lens wear.


Top 5 Pediatric Eye Emergencies, and When to Bring Your Child in

Eye health is a crucial aspect of your child's overall well-being. It is essential to stay informed about the potential emergencies that can affect your child's eyes. From common infections like pink eye to more severe issues like burns or chemical exposure, understanding these conditions can help you take the right action when necessary.


How Do You Treat Myopia in Children?

The prevalence of myopia is on the rise globally. It's estimated that by 2050, nearly half of the world's population will be myopic. This rising trend is alarming, especially given the potential long-term effects of myopia on children's eye health.


Early Warning Signs of Common Eye Conditions and How to Prevent Them

Optometry, the field of healthcare dedicated to eye health, plays a crucial role in diagnosing and treating these common eye conditions. Optometrists are trained to detect the early warning signs of eye conditions, provide appropriate treatment, and guide patients towards maintaining healthy habits for eye health. Understanding common eye conditions is the first step towards prevention. By knowing what to look for and how to respond, you can save yourself from unnecessary discomfort and potential vision loss.


Why The Winter Sun Still Requires Sunglasses

Just as UV rays can damage our skin, they can also have adverse effects on our eyesight. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can lead to a variety of eye conditions. It is crucial to remember that the damage caused by UV rays is cumulative.


Living with Keratoconus: Tips for Managing Daily Life

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder that results in the distortion of the cornea, the clear, outermost layer of the eye. This distortion is caused by a weakening of the corneal tissue that leads to a cone-like bulge.


How iLux Treatment is Changing the Dry Eye Game

iLux treatment for dry eye is a revolutionary approach that has changed how we view and treat this condition. Unlike traditional treatments that only offer temporary relief, iLux targets the root cause of dry eye - Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD).


Signs and Symptoms of Vision Problems in Children: When to Schedule an Eye Exam

Children's vision problems can manifest in various ways, with a range of symptoms that may not always be obvious. Sometimes, these issues can be mistaken for learning or behavioral problems, so it's crucial to understand what to look out for.


The Impact of Digital Devices on Dry Eye: Tips for Reducing Eyestrain 

Imagining a life without smartphones and laptops is difficult. These devices help with work, communication, entertainment, and more.


Understanding the Link Between IPL and Dry Eye Relief

Dry eye syndrome develops due to poor-quality tears or insufficient tear production. Commonly attended by discomfort, redness, and irritation, it affects millions worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. 


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