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Can You Get LASIK with Dry Eyes?

View of a LASIK surgery room, with a piece of equipment in the foreground and the patient and the doctor out-of-focus in the background.

In the world of vision correction, LASIK stands out as a top choice. Many prospective LASIK patients have underlying eye conditions, including dry eyes, that leave them questioning their eligibility.  Fortunately, you can still get LASIK if you have dry eyes; the condition  just needs to be under treatment and control. Treating dry eye, regardless […]

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Do Reading Glasses Help with Eye Strain?

A person sits at a desk in front of a computer, holding a pair of reading glasses in their left hand while rubbing their eyes with their right due to eye strain.

Welcome to the 21st century, where screens dominate our daily lives. From laptops and smartphones to tablets and e-readers, our eyes are constantly fixated on digital devices. With this increased screen time comes a rising concern—digital eye strain. In some cases, reading glasses can help alleviate eye strain, especially when your eyes are strained from […]

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What is Vision Therapy?

A young boy smiling performing a brock string exercise during vision therapy.

Life can be challenging when your vision doesn’t develop properly. But imagine there was a way to improve your visual skills without surgery or glasses—a non-invasive treatment designed to train your eyes and brain to properly work together. That’s vision therapy, a treatment aiming to teach you to efficiently use your visual system. Through a […]

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What Is the Difference Between LASIK and Cataract Surgery?

A woman consults her eye doctor about surgery options.

Eye care is complicated, and there’s lots to know—and more to understand. One thing that trips people up is the different kinds of surgeries and procedures that are available as treatments. For instance, what’s the difference between LASIK and cataract surgery? Though both LASIK and cataract surgery are intended to fix vision problems with the […]

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Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?

A young child curiously looks through her glasses lenses.

Myopia is a common refractive error that generally develops during childhood. Myopia itself isn’t a serious condition, but if it remains untreated it can develop into high myopia, which increases the risk of developing eye conditions. Our eyes grow and develop throughout our childhood and early adolescence. Meaning, that myopia can worsen with age as […]

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What Are the Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration?

A senior woman struggling to read her phone due to macular degeneration.

Many people experience changes in their vision as they age. Sometimes, this is completely natural; but sometimes, it’s a sign that you’re developing an eye condition. That’s why it’s essential to learn the early symptoms of conditions like age-related macular degeneration—it lets you know when it’s time to visit your optometrist to get your eyes […]

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Can You Wear Contact Lenses with Dry Eye Syndrome?

Man putting in a contact lens.

For many, the freedom and comfort that contact lenses offer are unparalleled. However, wearing contacts might seem like a painful or unattainable dream for those suffering from dry eye syndrome. But is it? Specialty contact lenses and strategies can make wearing contacts possible, even for those with moderate to severe dry eye symptoms. The first […]

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Can an Eye Exam Detect Diabetes?

Older man getting an eye exam.

Diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood glucose levels resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both, affects millions of individuals globally. What’s less known is that diabetes often first presents detectable signs within the small vessels and nerves of the eye.  Optometrists, being on the frontline of eye health, are in a […]

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Is Wearing Scratched Glasses Bad?

Young woman inspecting scratched glasses.

Eyeglasses let us see the world with clarity by correcting common conditions like myopia and hyperopia. But they aren’t indestructible, and sometimes, their lenses can get scratched. If you’ve ever had this happen, you’ve probably asked, “Is wearing scratched glasses bad?” When scratched, your glasses can be more difficult to see through. Your eyes may […]

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