Excessive screen time can indeed impact vision, but there are steps you can take to minimize negative effects. […]
Does Screen Time Affect Vision? What You Need to Know to Protect Your Eyes
Why Is My Eyesight Getting Worse?
Several causes of worsening eyesight can include age-related changes, genetics, digital eye strain, medical conditions, and lifestyle factors. An eye exam can help determine the underlying reason for your worsening eyesight. […]
What Happens If I Put My Contact Lens Inside Out?
Whether you’re new to wearing contact lenses or have been wearing them for years, there’s a certain type of panic that you can feel when your lenses don’t feel quite right on your eye. Fortunately, accidentally putting your contact lens on inside out is very common and won’t damage your eye or the lens; you’ll simply feel some discomfort and irritation in that eye. […]
What Is Axial Length of the Eye & How Does It Relate to Myopia?
The axial length of the eye is the distance from the front of the cornea to the back of the eye and is measured in millimeters. It is an important factor in determining the refractive error of the eye. When the axial length of the eye is too long, it can cause myopia or nearsightedness. […]
Nearsighted vs. Farsighted: All About Refractive Error Treatment
When it comes to vision challenges, there are 2 common problems that both happen to be refractive errors: myopia and hyperopia. Myopia is best known as nearsightedness and can make distant objects blurry, while hyperopia is the opposite—it causes farsightedness, which means nearby objects may appear blurry. Fortunately, both myopia and hyperopia can be treated […]
10 Causes of Blurry Vision & Treatment Options
Blurry vision can impact all aspects of your daily life, so it’s essential to understand the common causes and how they’re addressed. Whether blurry vision is caused by myopia, medication, dry eye syndrome, or another condition, there are treatment options available—from prescription eyeglasses to laser eye surgery. Some of the causes of blurry vision include: […]
MiSight vs. Ortho-K: What’s the Difference?
There are several options available to help manage the progression of myopia (nearsightedness). And if your optometrist recommends myopia-control contact lenses, you may notice there are several different options. Specialty contact lens development continues every day, and this can lead to a lot of confusion if you’ve recently started looking into this. And when it […]
Is Squinting Bad for Your Eyes?
Our eyes are essential for our everyday lives, but that doesn’t mean our vision is always perfect. At some point or another, we may struggle to see something nearby or far away, causing us to squint in order to make it clearer. Squinting isn’t bad for your eyes. It increases how well your eye focuses […]
