Most people know that an Eye Doctor can help with glasses, but some don’t know that an Eye Doctor can help manage headaches. In this article I will discuss how an Optometrist can help patient’s manage headaches. This article will talk about eyes causing headaches and what can be done to help. What I look for […]
Glaucoma an lead to permanent vision loss and your eye doctor will likely want a few glaucoma tests done regularly. I am going to talk about these tests and why the optometrist or ophthalmologist is running them: What Glaucoma Tests Will the Eye Doctor Want? Who Performs Glaucoma Tests? Typically a technician will perform the […]
Online shopping has gotten a lot more popular over the last decade. It is fast and convenient for a lot of people to click a button and it arrive at your door. Personally, I love online shopping, especially Amazon! But there are some things that you are better off purchasing in the store, glasses included. […]
Your local Optometrist is trained to be a glaucoma specialist. In the medical world glaucoma is referred to as “the silent thief of sight.” It is a very serious condition that often goes unnoticed during the beginning stages. Damage to the optic nerve normally begins early before the person with the disease can tell. We will discuss […]
October is “Contact Lens Safety Awareness Month” and I would like to take the time today to educate you on the best way to care for your contact lenses to help prevent any complications. According to the CDC, there are 45 million contact lens wearers in the United States, which is about 15% of the population. […]
Our pets are our best friends, even when we have pet eye allergies. About 70% of the people in the US have a pet. That could be a dog, cat, goldfish, or hamster. While cat eye allergies are the most common, dogs and hamsters can cause problems too. It is estimated that pet eye allergies […]
The blue-colored evil eye charm is one of the most recognizable talismans around the world, and it has only grown in popularity over the years. Originating in Turkey, the talisman can be found in various forms such as pendants, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and a variety of other accessories. It is believed to provide the wearer […]
For the most part, there are three common types of conjunctivitis: viral, bacterial, and allergic. However, conjunctivitis can also be caused by irritants, such as a metal in the eye, chemicals, plastic in the eye, or pollutants. The Three Types of Conjunctivitis Viral Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye Viral conjunctivitises make up the bulk of all […]
The best makeup removers dissolve makeup and help clarify your pores without stripping your skin of protective oils. If you wear makeup or sunscreen, it’s important to use makeup remover to clear out pore-clogging substances from your skin at the end of the day. If you don’t remove your makeup and sunscreen, you may experience […]
So you have very itchy eyes. Welcome to spring, winter, Oklahoma, windy season, or you name it. Itchy eyes can happen pretty much anytime. Itchy eyes are often attributed to allergy season, but can be caused by other factors in your environment. If you are one of the millions who suffer from itchy eyes, understanding […]