Category: Contact Lens

Preventing Eye Problems for Makeup Wearers

12/1/2022

Makeup can brighten your eyes and bring out their color. It can enhance your appearance and make you look more awake. Eye makeup can also cause eye injuries and infections. You don’t have to toss your makeup bag, but by taking certain precautions and following some tips, you can decrease your risk of eye issues while wearing your favorite eye makeup.

Computer Vision Syndrome

10/6/2022

Computers are a common part of everyday life for many people. Whether we are using a computer monitor at work or staring at our cellphones, we may spend hours on digital devices.

All that computer time can lead to vision issues, such as computer vision syndrome. The article below covers what computer vision syndrome is, its symptoms, and how to prevent it.

Halloween Eye Safety Dos and Don’ts

10/6/2022

It is almost that time of year when little and not-so-little vampires, ghosts, and witches hit the streets. Halloween can be a fun time of year for people of all ages.

Whether you want to be a clown, monster, or pirate, your costume may include eye makeup. While eye safety may not be the first thing you think about on Halloween, it is important to take a few precautions. Nothing ruins a Halloween party or trick or treating quicker than an injury.

Fungal Eye Infections | National Fungal Disease Awareness Week

9/1/2022

The most common types of eye infections are viral and bacterial, but another type of pathogen can also cause an eye infection. Fungal eye infections can be serious and may lead to vision loss or complete blindness in some cases.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fungal eye infections are rare. The frequency of fungal infections is good news, but the bad news is fungal eye infections can be severe. The article below takes a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for fungal eye infections.

Back to School Healthy Eye Tips | Children’s Eye Health

8/1/2022

Fall is just around the corner, and for millions of children, that means back to school. As the summer winds down, it’s a good time to prepare for the school year ahead. One way to start off on the right foot is to make sure your child’s vision is protected, and their eyesight is good.

August is Children’s Eye Health Month. The blog below takes a look at common eye problems in children and eye tips to start the school year right.

Contact Lenses for Children: What age to start? | Contact Lens Health Week

8/1/2022

Contact lenses are not just for adults. Kids can also wear contacts as an option to glasses for correcting vision problems. But are contacts right for your kids? If so, at what age can you start? Contact Lens Health Week is from August 22nd to 26th. It is a good time to learn more about contact lenses for children.

Bloodshot Eyes: Should you be concerned?

7/1/2022

Most people get bloodshot eyes, at least occasionally. Bloodshot eyes involve redness on the white part of your eye. While it is very common to get bloodshot eyes, can it mean something is wrong with your eyes? In most cases, bloodshot eyes are caused by a benign or harmless issue, but there are instances when redness, along with other symptoms, can indicate a more serious eye problem.

What is a corneal abrasion?

1/1/2022

In simple terms, a corneal abrasion is a scratch on the cornea, which is the front part of the eye. The cornea plays a key role in focusing on light to allow you to see. When the cornea becomes scratched, it can lead to a variety of symptoms from mild to more serious. Below is more information on the causes of a corneal scratch, symptoms, and treatments.

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