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New Prescription Eye Drops for Dry Eyes

Dry eyes can be a persistent and uncomfortable condition, causing symptoms such as dryness, redness, irritation, and blurred vision. Thankfully, advancements in eye care have led to the development...


Can You Wear Glasses Over Your Contact Lenses?

Contact lenses are typically worn to replace the need for glasses, providing clear vision without the frames. However, there are certain situations where it may be necessary or even intentional to wear glasses over contact lenses...


Ensuring Vision Care for Nonverbal Children

As parents, we always strive to prioritize the visual health of our children. But what happens when a child is nonverbal? How can we ensure that their vision is adequately assessed...


Job Risks of the Contact Lens Wearer

Contact lenses have become a popular vision correction solution, offering convenience and visual freedom for many individuals. However, certain professions and occupations...


What Does 20/20 Vision Mean?

When discussing vision, the term 20/20 is often considered the gold standard for perfect or ideal vision. However, what if we told you that it’s not the upper limit of human visual acuity...


IPL Therapy and Its Benefits to Dry Eyes

Dry eyes can be a persistent and uncomfortable condition, but thanks to advancements in technology, there are innovative treatments emerging to address this issue...


How to Improve Poorly Fitting Glasses

Glasses are intended to provide clear vision and utmost comfort when they fit properly. A well-fitting pair of glasses ensures that the lenses are aligned correctly, the frame is centered on the nose...


Are There Any Hereditary Eye Conditions?

In the realm of inherited eye conditions, there is a subset called X-linked conditions. Unlike other forms of inheritance, where the gene responsible for the disease can be found on any chromosome...


Glaucoma and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition that involves abnormally high eye pressure and can lead to vision loss and nerve damage in the eyes. Historically, the treatment options for glaucoma...


What Eye Drops Can Kids Use?

Children are notorious for getting eye infections or having accidents that result in injuries to the eyes. However, treating these issues is more complex due to the age and development of children compared to an adult...