Dry eye syndrome occurs when your tear glands can’t supply enough lubrication for your eyes. Research has shown that there may be a connection between dry eye syndrome and migraines. It appears that there is a close relation in the underlying mechanisms that trigger symptoms of both conditions.
Methods for Slowing Myopia Progression in Young Patients
Myopia is a common vision condition that can affect both adults and children. This condition is caused by having an irregular eye shape or irregularly curved cornea. If you or your child has this condition, it may help to know that you have other options than eyeglasses.
Menopause and Your Visual Health
Hormonal shifts, like what occurs during menopause, can cause visual changes. During menopause, there is a decrease in estrogen and androgen levels, which can affect your health in different ways. In this post, the top expert on eyeglasses and eye health, Opti-Care, shares how menopause can affect your visual health and what you can do about it.
Popular Myths About Eyeglasses Busted
Eyeglasses are the most common vision correction tool available. However, there are some common myths about them that can cause confusion. In this post, the top eye doctor in the area, Opti-Care, debunks some of the most popular myths about eyeglasses.
Do’s and Don’ts of Wearing and Handling Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are a safe and effective vision correction tool when prescribed by a licensed optometrist and used correctly. Unfortunately, improper contact lens wear and care may cause various complications that can impact your vision. Read on as Opti-Care discuss some of the important do’s and don’ts when it comes to your contacts.
[Read more…]Post-LASIK Surgery Expectations: Answers to FAQs
Apart from providing prescription contact lenses and eyeglasses, Opti-Care also offers LASIK co-management. This means we’ll assist you in determining your eligibility for the procedure, preparing you and guiding you through recovery.
[Read more…]Eye-Friendly Lighting Tips for Readers
Whether you are reading a paperback or an ebook on your tablet, it is important to exercise the proper lighting techniques to protect yourself from short-term adverse effects such as eye strain and headaches. An eye exam clinic shares some eye-friendly reading tips:
[Read more…]How High Blood Pressure Can Affect Your Eye Health
Along with causing damage to your heart, arteries and kidneys, hypertension can also affect your eye health and lead to serious eye disease. If left untreated, it can damage the delicate blood vessels that supply blood to your eyes and cause other persistent issues.
[Read more…]Eye Care Tips After LASIK
LASIK procedures are personalized based on a patient’s current condition, so the recovery and aftercare plan can vary from one person to another. Make sure to follow the plan outlined by your doctor. But to give you a general idea of the things you need to do and avoid while your eyes are healing, here are some tips from your trusted optometrist at Opti-Care.
[Read more…]5 Signs That You Are Farsighted
Also known as hyperopia, farsightedness is a condition wherein you can clearly see objects that are far away and then have blurry vision when looking at things up close. It is caused by a flat cornea or an eyeball that is shorter than normal. Generally, if your parents are farsighted, you are likely to be farsighted as well.
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