A cigarette contains around 4,000 active, toxic compounds, including formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and tar. Medical researchers have irrefutably established the harmful effects of cigarettes on your heart and lungs. However, did you know that smoking is also a major risk factor for many eye conditions?
Understanding How Your Eyes See
Your eyes are delicate structures that perform an important function: they provide you with your sense of sight. At Opti-Care, we believe that understanding how your eyes work can empower you to take better care of them. Read on as your optometrist explains the vision process.
Tips on Keeping Your Eyes in Great Shape This Winter
The plummeting temperatures of winter lead to drier air, which can cause dry eye syndrome. You may also be at a greater risk of UV-related eye conditions in the winter too, since UV rays can be reflected off of snow. [Read more…]
Q and A With the Pros: What Is Ptosis?
Blepharoptosis, more commonly known as ptosis, is a condition that causes you to have low-lying upper eyelids. This impacts both your physical appearance and, in some cases, your vision. In today’s post, your expert optometrist from Opti-Care answers commonly asked questions about this condition. [Read more…]
Helpful Ways to Manage Dry Eyes This Fall
Temperatures are falling as we get further into autumn and winter approaches. While the beautiful changing leaves and crisp temperatures make fall the perfect season for outdoor activities, the cold, dry weather of the season increases the risk of dry eye syndrome. In today’s post, your trusted eye doctor from Opti-Care explains how to manage this condition. [Read more…]
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