A retinopathy scan is the first step in detecting disease in the retina of your eye. If you’re diabetic or hypertensive, your eye doctor in Grand Forks, ND, may recommend a retinopathy scan as a preventive measure, even if you’re not experiencing difficulties with your vision. Early detection and treatment of retinopathy may help prevent total […]
All it takes is a little sand in your eye or too many hours wearing your contact lenses and you could end up with a scratched cornea. Although that might sound dreadful, it usually doesn’t even cause any noticeable symptoms unless it gets infected. At that point, you’ll definitely know something is up and will […]
Plastic eye glasses and wire frame eye glasses are both very different from one another. If you’re trying to decide between these two different types of eye glasses, it helps to have some basic information about each. Knowing the difference between plastic and wire frames can help. Here’s what you need to know about choosing […]
Astigmatism affects the curve of the eye, specifically the lens. When one curve is round and the other is oval-shaped, you may start to experience blurred vision regardless of how near or far you are. This is a common condition, one that’s pretty easily treated though. If you’re wondering what the causes are, we’ll look […]
Kids aren’t known for taking good care of expensive, breakable objects. If you’re a parent of a little one who needs corrective lenses, you might be nervous about how your child will treat their glasses. The following tips can help your child develop good habits with their glasses, while also preventing loss or breakage. Here’s […]
The average American spends about 7 hours per day in front of a digital screen, according to the American Optometric Association. This impressive amount of screen time can lead to an uncomfortable condition known as computer vision syndrome. Here are five things you need to know about this modern-day health problem. 1. Computer vision syndrome […]
If you take care of your contact lenses, you’ll be able to wear them for as long as you need to. Here is a comprehensive guide to contact lens care to ensure that you get the most use out of them. Always wash and dry your hands thoroughly whenever handling your contact lenses. Otherwise, bacteria […]
Almost everyone has experienced eye twitching at least once. Eye twitching can be mildly annoying, distracting, and embarrassing. But every now and again, eye twitching can be a real problem, especially if it becomes chronic or happens at inopportune times, such as when driving, operating heavy machinery or trying to do small tasks like sewing. […]
Many parents wonder at what age their child can begin wearing contacts. One of the best ways to answer this question is by referring to a 2017 study that was conducted by the American Optometric Association (AOA), The Safety of Soft Contact Lenses in Children, the goal of this study was to determine how safe […]
