If you spend a lot of time outdoors or driving, you may have heard about polarized lenses and their potential benefits, not only for blocking sunlight, but for your vision as well. But are polarized lenses actually better for your eyes, and should you consider them for your next pair of sunglasses? Polarized lenses are […]
What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is a common eye condition that many people experience at some point in their lives. As the term suggests, pink eye causes a characteristic redness in the eye, as well as itching and discharge from the eyes. This leads many people to mistakenly assume that any irritation or redness in the […]
Can I Wear Normal Contact Lenses with Astigmatism?
Having an astigmatism doesn’t mean you have to give up wearing contact lenses! “Normal” contact lenses (also known as spherical contact lenses) don’t adequately address the irregular curvature of the eye in astigmatism, meaning you may still experience blurry or distorted vision. Soft toric contact lenses and scleral contact lenses are specially designed to correct […]
Are Reading Glasses and Computer Glasses The Same?
In today’s digitized world, where screens dominate our daily lives, vision care has become more crucial than ever. If you’ve found yourself squinting at your smartphone or struggling with text on a computer screen, you may have considered investing in either reading glasses or computer glasses. But are these two types of eyewear the same? […]