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Blurry eyes or cloudy vision can be caused by near or farsightedness, astigmatism, dry eyes, or the result of having a temporary migraine. More serious eye complications can contribute to cloudy eyesight such as cataracts...

Almost everyone has heard about carrots being good for your eyesight. But did you know your eyes can benefit from a whole rainbow of fruits and vegetables? At Optics&EYECARE we’re joining with leading nutritionists to celebrate September as Fruits & Veggies...

One of the leading causes of failing grades in schoolchildren is an inability to see books or the front of the class. You take your child to the doctor for a preschool wellness checkup; what about an eye exam for kids...

It’s that time of year when cold temperatures, dry outdoor air, and chilling wind can cause you to notice an uncomfortable feeling of dry eyes. During winter, patients frequently ask about how to prevent dry and irritated eyes...

Did you know that an eye exam can detect signs of serious health conditions? According to a 2011 study, eye doctors found symptoms of some diseases before other healthcare professionals...

Our Ashburn optometrist. Dr. Seema Mohanan, wants everyone in your family to be safe this Halloween and this includes eye safety. Please be aware of the dangers of colored contact lenses and Halloween makeup and what they can do to your eyes if not properly administered...

Bloodshot eyes are so common that comments involving them are staples of popular culture yet what is it that causes bloodshot eyes? It turns out that many things can cause this condition and some, however, call for a visit to an eye doctor...

Now that it’s Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month we need to think about eye protection at work. When there is successful eye protection the number of injuries declines precipitously...

Children should get eye exams every year. At Optics&EYECARE in Ashburn VA, our optometrist works hard to educate parents about the benefits of getting their children to the eye doctor on an annual basis...

Whether you have a scratch on your eye from debris getting in or from trauma, it is important to know what to do about it. Proper healing is crucial in order to lower the risk of vision problems. Keep the following information from our Optics&EYECARE Ashburn optometrist in mind when you have a scratched eye...