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Top 5 Causes of Dry Eye

Dry eyes are not something you should ignore. Having dry eyes is a condition when your body does not produce enough natural tears to adequately lubricate your eyes, which can impact your vision...


Diabetic Retinopathy FAQ

Over the past few decades, there has been a tremendous increase in the rates of diabetes and obesity in the United States of America. Because of this, there has also been an increase in the amount of diabetic retinopathy...


Contact Lenses Vs Glasses

Some people prefer contact lenses, while some people prefer glasses. Both options have pros and cons, so it is important to do some research before deciding which one you should use...


The Importance of Sunglasses as Eye Protection

Sunglasses are not only a fashion statement but can also protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. They can offer all-year-round protection since they can be worn even during winter since the sun can still shine brightly and harm your eyes...


Types of Senior Eye Care

As your eyes age, you’re more likely to develop a wide variety of conditions that affect your eyes. At Optics&EYECARE, senior eye care is one of the most important parts of our practice. The only way to diagnose eye disease is with a thorough eye exam...


Importance of Eye Exam for Kids

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...


7 Signs You Might Have Eye Cataracts

Cataracts are a very common condition of the eye. The condition occurs when your eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, which can affect your vision...


Ocular Migraines: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Ocular migraines are non-permanent, visual disturbances that can have an effect on either one or both of your eyes. Such migraines are usually painless and will sometimes lead to blindness in one eye for a short time usually less than an hour...


Don’t Forget Your Sunglasses!

Summer is one of the most fun times of the year. With the warmer temperatures, you can finally enjoy all of those outdoor activities that your family loves. But, while you’re fishing on the boat, building sand castles at the beach...


What Should You Do If You Scratch Your Eye?

Do you know what to do if you scratch your eye? It can be easy to scratch your eye–you may poke your eye on accident, a foreign object may blow into your eye, or get trapped under your eyelid...