If you wake up with dry, irritated, or red eyes, you’re not alone. Dry eye syndrome is a common condition that can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms. But why do our eyes feel dry when we wake up? There are a few reasons this may be happening: Thankfully, there are options for dry eye […]
How to Prevent Myopia from Worsening
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is becoming more prevalent globally. Researchers believe that high myopia in adults is often the result of untreated myopia that begins in school-age children. To address this issue, it’s crucial to use effective methods to control myopia in young children, which may include early detection to slow its progression. Fortunately, […]
What Are the Best Contact Lenses for Dry Eye?
Dry eye can be a challenging, chronic issue to manage. It can make everyday tasks more difficult, and finding relief may be the first thing on your mind. Dry eye can also make it difficult to wear contact lenses, but the good news is that your optometrist can help you find a solution. Contact lens […]
MiSight vs Ortho-K Contact Lenses: What’s Right for You?
As one of California’s leaders in myopia control, we deeply understand how it affects your child’s vision and the strategies available for managing it. Among these strategies are MiSight 1-Day contact lenses and orthokeratology lenses, some of the most popular ways to control myopia development in children and preserve their vision. But what are these […]
What Is the OptiLight Dry Eye Treatment?
Dry eye is a condition that affects more than 16 million adults in the United States. Although there are often symptoms like burning eyes, irritation, and redness, many people may remain undiagnosed. While over-the-counter eye drops and artificial tears can help alleviate mild dry eye symptoms, chronic dry eyes can affect your quality of life. […]
Does Myopia Get Worse with Age?
Childhood is when we experience some of our biggest changes, like moving up shoe sizes or adding new marks on a height chart. Growth is a normal part of our younger years, including eye growth. Eye shape and size can impact our vision, so it’s unsurprising that vision problems like myopia are usually diagnosed in […]
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?
Glasses may have been the only option for people with specific eye problems. But now, there are specialty contact lenses for almost everyone. An estimated 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses. While the majority of them use soft contact lenses, hard contact lenses provide a solution for individuals who can’t wear […]
How Does Atropine for Myopia Control Work?
Myopia is a common eye condition that can be diagnosed during a comprehensive eye exam. Typically, the condition stabilizes in adulthood. However, depending on the severity and speed of progression, the eye doctor may prescribe some form of myopia control treatment. This article dives into what myopia is and why it’s important that it’s controlled […]
How Long Does Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) Last?
Most of us are aware that brushing our teeth helps to prevent plaque buildup, as well as the development of cavities and gum disease. Cleaning your eyelids and eyelashes should also be part of your daily hygiene routine. Cleaning your eyelids removes debris that can accumulate over time and cause meibomian gland obstruction, also known […]
LipiFlow Dry Eye Treatment: How It Works
Dry eye is a common and often chronic condition many people need treatment for. Depending on the cause of your dry eyes, your eye doctor may recommend LipiFlow to relieve your symptoms. If they recommend this treatment, how does it work? Continue reading to learn more about LipiFlow, including what it is and how it […]