No cure yet exists for keratoconus, but there are ways to manage the condition to keep vision sharper in the long term. […]
Can Keratoconus Be Cured?
Does Dry Eye Affect Your Vision?
Dry eyes can impact visual acuity, color vision, and contrast sensitivity. […]
How Often Should You Use Eye Drops for Dry Eyes?
You can use eye drops several times a day. However, it depends on the type of eye drops you’re using. Eye drops are available with preservatives and without preservatives or as a prescription from an eye doctor. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?
Dry Eyes & Floaters: What’s the Connection? When eye floaters are sneaking into your sight, you might be wondering if your dry eyes are the cause. Dry eyes can cause various symptoms, and many can impact your vision. Visiting Eye Rx for an eye exam or dry eye therapy can diagnose your eye health and […]
Can You Get Prescription Blue Light Glasses?
Do you spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen? If so, you may be at risk for digital eye strain. This is a condition that can cause headaches, fatigue, and dry eyes. One way to help protect your eyes is to wear blue-light-blocking glasses. These glasses are designed to filter out […]
Can Eye Exams Detect Diabetes?
If you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important that you get your eyes examined by a licensed eye doctor. The effects of diabetes can cause stress or damage to your blood vessels, many of which can be found located at the back of your eye and retina. The best way to make […]
When To Worry About Eye Twitching
Most of us know the feeling: a twitch in the eye, uncontrolled and unintentional. It can be distracting, irritating, and a little uncomfortable. An eye twitch can be annoying, but have you ever grown concerned that it might indicate something more serious? A sign of eye disease or another problem in the body, perhaps? There’s […]
Scleral Contact Lenses for Keratoconus & Irregular Corneas
Some eye conditions make finding contacts feel impossible. Keratoconus and other eye conditions can affect the shape of your cornea, making traditional contacts a poor fit—literally and figuratively. Thankfully, there are specialty contacts designed for hard-to-fit eyes, including the larger, more rigid scleral contact lens. These lenses can offer clear vision with many of the […]
Do Blue Light Glasses Help with Digital Eye Strain?
Many Americans are affected by digital eye strain, a condition caused by extended use of digital screens. If you suffer from the effects of this condition, how do you find relief? Your optometrist can recommend the best solution, but what options do you have? Before you book your appointment, let’s look at some options to […]
Why Do You Get Eye Floaters?
What Are Eye Floaters? If you’ve ever noticed strange squiggly lines, spots, or cobwebs in your vision that dart away when you try to look at them, you may have floaters. They move with your eyes, so you’ll never be able to look directly at them. When your eyes stop moving, floaters continue to drift […]
