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Tips for Managing Dry Eye in Hot Weather

Tips for Managing Dry Eye in Hot Weather

As the summer heat sets in, many individuals with dry eye syndrome may find themselves struggling to keep their eyes comfortable and healthy. Dry eye, a chronic condition characterized by insufficient tear production or excessive tear evaporation, can be exacerbated by the hot, dry, and often windy conditions of summer.


Glaucoma Screening Guidelines: Who Should Get Tested and When?

Glaucoma Screening Guidelines: Who Should Get Tested and When?

Glaucoma often remains undiagnosed until it's too late. Understanding when and who should undergo screening can be the difference between preserving your sight and facing irreversible blindness.


Dry Eye and Digital Eye Strain: Strategies for Minimizing Discomfort in the Digital Age

Dry Eye and Digital Eye Strain: Strategies for Minimizing Discomfort in the Digital Age

We live in a world where screens are an integral part of daily life. While these advancements have made life more convenient, they can come with a cost – one that your eyes are paying. The reality of digital eye strain and dry eye has become prevalent, warranting a deeper understanding of these conditions.


The Importance of Regular Eye Exams: How Often Should You Get One?

The Importance of Regular Eye Exams: How Often Should You Get One?

Regular eye exams play a vital role in ensuring good eye health and maintaining your vision. They are essential in detecting eye diseases and disorders in their early stages, allowing for effective treatment.


The Process of Getting Glasses for the First Time

The Process of Getting Glasses for the First Time

Most people who require vision correction choose to wear eyeglasses. Choosing the right pair of eyeglasses is a crucial decision that helps ensure you enjoy great eyesight.


What Eye Conditions Are a Good Fit for Specialty Contacts?

What Eye Conditions Are a Good Fit for Specialty Contacts?

In the 1800s, the first contact lens was finally forged in Europe, effectively starting the vision correction revolution. Today, you can get contact lenses for any vision issue, even hard-to-fit conditions.


Does Dry Eye Worsen in the Winter?

Does Dry Eye Worsen in the Winter?

Everyone experiences dry eyes at some point due to allergies, wind, prolonged computer use, and other factors. For many, this is a temporary condition that soon resolves itself. For others, dry eyes are a chronic problem that occurs as the eyes fail to produce adequate tears. In some cases, the tears produced are of poor quality, leaving the eyes dry and uncomfortable.


How Should Eyecare Change As You Age?

How Should Eyecare Change As You Age?

Your eyesight can change radically as you age, but these changes do not have to ruin the quality of your life. With appropriate eye care, you can protect your vision as your eye health and needs change in your senior years.


What Vision Issues Can Scleral Lenses Treat?

What Vision Issues Can Scleral Lenses Treat?

There are many different types of contact lenses, whether they be regular or specialty. Scleral lenses are a form of specialty contact lens. What this means is that they differ from conventional lenses because they are designed to overcome specific issues that make wearing conventional lenses impossible.


How Can the iWellnessExam® Detect Vision-Threatening Diseases?

How Can the iWellnessExam® Detect Vision-Threatening Diseases?

Vision-threatening conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and others usually do not have early-stage symptoms. Thus, a comprehensive eye exam is vital. A thorough retinal exam is an integral part of protecting your vision. It is why the iWellnessExam® has been so effective in comprehensive eye exams.


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