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Can Contact Lenses Be Dangerous to Eyes?

Contact lenses are an amazing innovation, allowing people to see more clearly without having to wear eyeglasses. About 45 million…

Why You Should Wear Sunglasses in the Winter

Time to Wintereyes Ryan McGowan, Certified Optician We all know of the importance of wearing sunglasses in the summer time…

A Few Tips for Protecting Your Eyesight

Strong eyesight is an important part of a healthy life, but as many as one sixth of adults struggle with…

Pregnancy and Your Eyes

A woman’s body goes through tremendous changes when she becomes pregnant, so it probably isn’t surprising to learn that pregnancy…

Why Rubbing Your Eyes Is a Mistake

It’s a natural instinct to rub your eyes. If your eyes are itchy or tired, rubbing them can provide temporary…

Why You Should Always Bring Your Current Glasses to Your Eye Exam

If you’ve got glasses, you know that they don’t always work well for you. Your glasses may not improve your…

Learn How Cataracts Affect Your Vision

Did you know that cataracts affect millions of Americans? They’re one of the most common causes of age-related vision loss.…

Wearing Makeup With Glasses or Contacts

Makeup is great for enhancing your look, but things get a little tricky when glasses or contacts join the mix.…

Changing Vision and the Struggles of Night Driving

Driving during the day and driving at night can be two completely different experiences, especially if you don’t have perfect…

How Do Germs Get In Your Eyes?

Did you know around 1,000 species of bacteria—plus viruses and other germs—call your skin home? This microscopic ecosystem, known as…

Is It Dry Eye, Allergies, or an Infection?

Usually, when an eye doctor encounters a patient with dry eye, eye allergies, or an eye infection, the symptoms are…

Warning Signs of Vision Problems in Children

Consider that around 80% of learning is visual, and 60% of children with learning difficulties have undiagnosed vision problems. You…

The Best Foods for Eye Health

When you try to think of foods that improve your vision, carrots probably come to mind. They improve your night…

How Winter Can Affect Your Eyes

Winter can be a harsh season, drying out your skin and wreaking havoc on your hair. What you may not…

REDUCING YOUR RISK OF PINKEYE

Have you ever had conjunctivitis? If you have, you’ll probably never forget it. An inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent…

Understanding Astigmatism

Astigmatism. Eye disease. Healthy eye and Astigmatic eye You’ve probably heard the term “astigmatism”, but if you’re like many people,…