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A hand holds their polarized sunglasses against calm waters to see if they enhance color contrast, reduce light glare, and improve visual clarity.

Eyewear, Sunglasses • June 3, 2025

How to Tell If Sunglasses Are Polarized?

Sunglasses are a staple fashion accessory, and good-quality sunglasses (with UV protection) should be worn year-round. It’s not just about wearing glasses with dark-tinted lenses. Quality sunglasses from your optometrist will ensure your sun lenses offer UV protection. What’s more, you can customize your lens with options to reduce glare, such as anti-glare coating, mirror…

A patient receiving an IPL photofacial treatment for skin rejuvenation.

IPL Treatment • May 1, 2025

What Are The Benefits of an IPL Photofacial?

An IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photofacial is a non-invasive treatment designed to target various skin concerns, from hyperpigmentation to fine lines and acne scars, offering long-lasting and noticeable improvements. This treatment helps reduce hyperpigmentation, minimize fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture and tone, provide long-lasting results, and stimulate collagen production for smoother, more youthful…

A female optician helping a woman choose the right pair of glasses for herself.

Eyewear • April 1, 2025

How to Choose Eyeglass Frames

Finding your next pair of eyeglass frames can be a fun way to explore your personality and style, but it can also sometimes be overwhelming. There are so many options available on the market, so it helps to consider factors like your face shape, budget, lifestyle, and other needs before you start shopping. Whether you…

Close-up of a computer screen reflected in an office worker's glasses.

Eyewear • March 1, 2025

What Type of Glasses Help With Computer Eyestrain?

Staring at a computer screen for hours is part of daily life for many people, but it can come with an unwelcome side effect: computer eye strain. Whether you're working in an office, gaming, or browsing the web, digital screens are hard to avoid! This sharp, prolonged focus on screens can make your eyes work…

A person with blepharitis rubbing their itchy irritate eyes with the back of their hand

Eye Infections • February 25, 2025

Is Blepharitis Contagious?

Dealing with blepharitis can be frustrating, especially if you’re worried about passing it on to others. While blepharitis itself isn’t contagious, the underlying causes, such as bacteria or mites, can sometimes spread in close-contact situations. Understanding the facts about blepharitis is key to managing symptoms and protecting your eye health. If you’re experiencing irritation or…

A person closes their eye tightly in discomfort. They have a large, inflamed eye stye on their upper eyelid.

Eye Infections • February 4, 2025

What Are Eye Styes & What Causes Them?

Have you ever noticed a pimple-like bump on the skin along your eyelashes? It might be an eyelid stye. Eye styes are a common eye condition caused by a blockage of the sebaceous (oil) glands in your eyelids. While eyelid styes might be uncomfortable or unsightly, they’re not dangerous. Some eyelid styes will go…

A person's face up close, eyes closed, with mild rosacea on the cheeks and lids.

Skin Concerns • January 6, 2025

How I Cured My Ocular Rosacea

Ocular rosacea affects many people, yet it remains a relatively unknown condition. It can be a perplexing and frustrating condition that takes time, patience, and a comprehensive approach to treat and manage. There’s no cure for ocular rosacea, which would completely get rid of it, but you can take steps, and there are treatments to…

A close-up image of an older adult's eye during a tonometry test to check for glaucoma.

Eye Conditions • November 29, 2024

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Glaucoma is a complex eye condition that can lead to all kinds of vision problems. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to blindness. Conditions like glaucoma aren't caused by one single thing—there are plenty of underlying factors that affect the likelihood of this condition. One key contributing factor to glaucoma is genetics. Glaucoma has a…

An eye doctor tests a young patient's vision to determine if they have worsening myopia.

Eye Conditions, Eye Exams • October 31, 2024

Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?

Myopia is a prevalent condition among children and youth. Myopia typically stops progressing in early adulthood, but it can worsen with age, depending on a person's eye health and lifestyle factors. Fortunately, there are several myopia control methods that your child's eye doctor can incorporate into their eye care plan to slow or stop myopia…

A patient while trying on newly-bought eyeglasses after an eye exam with her optometrist.

Eyewear • October 8, 2024

Why Should I Buy Glasses from My Optometrist?

When you buy your next pair of eyeglasses, you should make sure that they function for your unique fit and visual demands. A poor-fitting pair of low-quality glasses is going to be detrimental, so why not trust a team of professionals with your vision? Buying eyeglasses directly from your optometrist offers plenty of benefits, including:…