Scleral lenses are large gas-permeable contact lenses that cover the entire cornea and rest on the white portion of the eye (sclera). Their large size allows them to address irregular corneas caused by keratoconus, severe dry eyes, and other eye conditions. […]
Can Keratoconus Be Cured?
No cure yet exists for keratoconus, but there are ways to manage the condition to keep vision sharper in the long term. […]
Myopia Control Contact Lenses: What You Need to Know
Multifocal contact lenses or orthokeratology can slow your child’s myopia progression to help preserve their vision in the future. […]
How to Reduce Eye Strain From Screens
You can reduce eye strain by taking regular breaks, adjusting your workspace and screen settings, using artificial tears, and ensuring your eyeglass prescription is up to date. […]
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 You Wear Contacts With Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a common vision problem affecting a large number of Americans. This condition often results from a misshaped curve on the eye’s inside lens, or irregularly shaped corneas affecting the way light reaches the retina. If you have astigmatism, you may experience blurred or distorted vision. These vision issues may decrease or increase, depending […]
Are Glasses & Contact Prescriptions the Same?
Picture this: you’re picking up a new pair of glasses and ask to add on some contact lenses to your purchase. Would you be surprised to hear you can’t get them without another full eye exam? Confusion is understandable; you have a glasses prescription in hand! What’s the issue? Whether you’re looking for glasses or […]
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 […]
What Is a Contact Lens Exam & Why Are They Important?
If you have to wear contact lenses, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 45 million people wear contact lenses in America alone. Even though contact lenses are common, most people don’t realize the importance of properly fitting contact lenses. Because contact lenses are worn directly on 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 […]