Are Sore, Itchy Eyes a Sign of COVID-19?
If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, the coronavirus, you could be experiencing a range of symptoms, including fever, chills, sore throat, dry cough and muscle aches. Now, studies have found that itchy, irritated eyes can also be a sign of COVID-19 infection. Here’s what you need to know.
5 Vision-Saving Tips for National Save Your Vision Month
March is here. And you know what that means…
It’s National Save Your Vision Month!
What’s Your Optometrist’s Role in Cataract Surgery?
If you’re over the age of 60, there’s a good chance you’ll develop cataracts sometime in the next 20 or so years. While the only effective long-term treatment for cataracts is surgery, it can take years or even decades for a cataract to reach the point where it needs to be surgically removed.
Concerned About Macular Degeneration? – Here Are 6 Tips to Lower your Risk
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a deterioration of the macula, the key part of the retina responsible for highly detailed vision and central vision. There are two main types of macular degeneration: dry and wet.
What Exactly is an Eye Chart?
If there’s one aspect of optometry that everyone recognises, it’s the traditional eye chart, with its rows of big letters on top, which gradually become smaller the farther down you go.
Myopia and Contact Lenses
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common eye condition that causes a person to be unable to see objects clearly from a distance. This condition affects an estimated 30% of the world population today, and that number is projected to grow to as much as 50% by 2050.
Could Working From Home Be Hurting Your Vision?
Working at home is a great way to ditch your commute and enjoy more flexible hours, but there can be an unexpected consequence—digital eye strain. If you’re like many workers, you probably spend most of your day on a computer or other digital device, and likely experience the headache, blurred vision, sore eyes or achy back so common with digital (computer) eye strain.
Hyperopia and Your Child
Does it seem that, no matter how hard they try, your child is constantly below grade level in reading? Do they constantly complain about headaches and tired or sore eyes after spending time doing close-up activities such as writing or working on a computer? They may have hyperopia, also known as farsightedness.
5 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
It can be hard to tell when an eye symptom is serious or not. The “wait and see” approach can work at times, but in certain situations, waiting can be detrimental to your eye health
Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips
Contact lenses have an excellent safety record – as long as the wearer carefully follows their optometrist’s instructions. October is Contact Lens Safety Month, so there’s no better time to brush up on safety tips to keep your eyes and vision healthy while wearing contact lenses!