Astigmatism changes over time due to factors like family history, physical impacts, and gradual shifts in the shape of your eye. […]
What Causes Astigmatism to Worsen?
Eye Health Articles
How Long Does It Take for Eyelashes to Grow?
Losing a few eyelashes is completely normal—but when lash loss becomes more noticeable, it’s natural to wonder how long they might take to grow back. In most cases, lashes regrow within 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the cause and your overall health. An eye exam can help identify the cause and guide your next […]
Scratched Cornea vs. Pink Eye: How to Tell the Difference
It can be concerning if your child wakes up complaining about eye pain, persistent redness, or irritation. Two of the most common eye issues are a scratched cornea and pink eye (conjunctivitis). At first glance, they appear similar—both may cause redness, discomfort, and sensitivity. However, a scratched cornea is typically more painful, itchier, and uncomfortable, […]
What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?
While pink eye is often easily recognizable and not typically serious, it is frequently confused with other conditions such as:
Dry eye syndrome
Allergic conjunctivitis
Corneal abrasion or scratch
Foreign body in the eye
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurriness?
Dry eyes are a surprisingly common medical condition caused by inadequate tear production or poor-quality tears. […]
Do You Need to See an Eye Doctor for Pink Eye?
Pink eye has a habit of spreading rapidly, causing inflamed and irritated eyes. Many see pink eye as a minor inconvenience at best, but do you need to see an eye doctor for it? Continue reading to learn more about pink eye, including the different forms of this condition and if you need to see […]
The Dangers of Rubbing Your Eyes
Your eyes are very delicate and vulnerable organs. Touching them or rubbing them could cause injuries, infections, and even worse! Take a look at this infographic to find out how you could get sick from just touching your eyes. […]
How Can My Optometrist Help Me?
It may sound biased, but I think it’s reasonable to say that optometrists are one of the most underused resources in the medical field. In fact, there’s evidence to indicate that patients often seek help from a general practitioner for eye-related issues when an optometrist could treat the problem just as well, sometimes even better […]
All About Glaucoma: Everything You Need To Know
Glaucoma is one of the major causes of vision loss in North America. But despite the fact that it’s quite common, few people know much about it until they’ve been diagnosed, and at that point, they may have already lost a good portion of their vision. By educating ourselves about glaucoma and similar diseases, we […]
Is Digital Eye Strain Affecting Your Health?
By this point, most of us have heard that computers, smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices have some kind of impact on our eyes. Blue light lenses are incredibly popular, and everyone is looking for ways to prevent computer vision syndrome or digital eye strain. We’re still learning about the precise causes and effects of […]
