Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is an eye condition that occurs when the Meibomian glands are blocked or can’t produce enough oil to lubricate the eyes. This can lead to other painful visual conditions. Luckily, MGD can be easily identified during eye exams and extensive treatments are available. What Causes Meibomian Gland Dysfunction? The Meibomian glands […]
Is Blepharitis Contagious?
Blepharitis is not contagious. However, a flare-up can be annoying and cause discomfort. Fortunately, there are several ways to manage and prevent blepharitis flare-ups. […]
Can Astigmatism Be Cured?
Living with blurred vision can feel like viewing the world through a constantly out-of-focus camera. For those grappling with astigmatism, this isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a daily reality. Though it can be corrected with glasses and even some modern contact lenses, you may wonder if it can be cured. Astigmatism is typically caused by an […]
How to Get an Eyelash Out of Your Eye
It’s common to get the occasional eyelash in the eye, but it’s no fun when it’s stuck in there and you can’t get it out. While the feeling of having something foreign wedged in your eye can be disconcerting, with a bit of patience and care, you can get out that bothersome eyelash. We’ll guide […]
Why Do I Keep Waking Up With Dry Eyes?
Your dry eye may be caused by several factors, including your environment or allergies to underlying health conditions or medications. […]
What Are Some of the First Signs of Glaucoma?
Glaucoma often has no noticeable symptoms during its early stages, but the first signs of glaucoma as it progresses can include peripheral vision loss, blurry vision, and eye pain. […]
Myopia vs. Hyperopia: What’s the Difference?
(nearsightedness) is an eye condition that causes blurry vision at a distance, while hyperopia (farsightedness) is an eye condition that causes blurry vision up close. […]
Can Blue Light Glasses Help With Headaches?
Many people experience digital eye strain and headaches due to prolonged screen use. However, there is no evidence that blue light glasses can help. […]
What Is High Myopia?
Have you ever had trouble seeing distant objects clearly, even with glasses or contacts? If so, you may have high myopia. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness occurs when the shape of your eye causes light to focus incorrectly on your retina, resulting in blurry vision for distant objects. But what is high myopia? High myopia, […]
How Do Corrective Lenses Help Myopia?
Myopia is the most common cause of distance refractive errors worldwide. Due to the rise in myopia prevalence over the past few decades and the sight-threatening issues associated with extreme myopia, such as cataracts, and glaucoma myopia has become a significant public health concern. This leaves people looking for ways to reduce symptoms. Myopia, also […]