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If you spend hours on your computer, you may have experienced some symptoms of eye strain. The digital age has seen a rise in Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). As people spend more time on their computers, tablets, and smartphones, eye dryness and irritation are common complaints. Find out the link between screen time and dry eye, and how to protect your eyes.
Many parents overlook the importance of eye health when getting pediatric care for their kids. Most only think about eye exams when they realize their child may have vision-related difficulties in school.
If you want to switch to contact lenses, make an appointment with an optometrist immediately. They will perform a thorough eye examination and assessment of your suitability for contact lens wear.
These are large, custom-made contact lenses used to correct vision problems in people with conditions affecting the eye's front surface. Examples of such conditions include keratoconus or corneal scarring. Made of a rigid, gas-permeable material, they vault over the cornea and fit over the white part of the eye, the sclera.
Ortho-k lenses are special custom-made contacts designed to reshape the cornea while the patient sleeps. Most users experience a little discomfort when they start wearing the lenses, but comfort improves as the cornea reshapes.
Scleral lenses offer a nonsurgical solution for patients with astigmatism. They provide excellent vision correction for people with irregular corneal curvature. Unlike regular soft contacts that lie directly on the cornea, scleral lenses rest on the white of the eye, the sclera.
Contact lenses are a convenient and effective alternative to eyeglasses. However, certain eye conditions can make wearing regular contacts difficult or even impossible. That is where specialty contact lenses come in handy.
Dry eye occurs when the eyes fail to make adequate tears to remain wet or when tears fail to work correctly. It can leave the eyes feeling uncomfortable and can contribute to vision problems.
There are 2 main types of brain injuries: traumatic and non-traumatic. Both types of brain injuries are potentially serious, and should be treated immediately to reduce the risk of permanent harm to the brain, including the fragile visual system.
Imagine draping a tablecloth over a table with piles of clutter, and then sitting down at the table for a meal. You can imagine what an uncomfortable eating experience that would be.