But don’t worry—there’s a way to handle this safely. Immediately flush your eye with cool water for several minutes to remove any remaining capsaicin (the compound responsible for the burning sensation). […]
Luckily, reading in the dark won’t permanently harm your eyesight, but it can cause temporary discomfort and eye strain. […]
Typically, an optometrist can recommend treatment options such as basic home remedies, over-the-counter solutions, and even prescription medications. […]
LASIK is an effective way to treat farsightedness. […]
Daily contact lenses can be a better option for people with dry eye, but it depends on your unique needs […]
With more kids developing myopia every year, tackling myopia early is important. While myopia can’t be reversed, there are steps we can take to slow it down. Taking action sooner and scheduling children’s eye exams lets you get ahead of myopia and helps you protect your child’s future vision. […]
Your eyes are part of an incredibly complex system within the body that adapts and changes as you grow. Often, clear and sharp vision is taken for granted. Those who grew up needing glasses for myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), or other vision conditions are likely familiar with wondering whether your vision can get better over time as you grow–only to learn alongside their 20/20 vision peers that it’s rare for vision to improve on its own over time.
However, sometimes, we get the impression that our vision is improving. This can be a warning sign of a more concerning health issue that should be reviewed with an optometrist.
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While reading glasses are designed to help with close-up tasks, some people also notice an unexpected improvement in their distance vision. This is because, in some situations, your eyes can get “stuck” in near focus, and reading glasses can help your eye muscles relax so you can better focus on the distance. […]
If you’re dealing with burning eyes, it may be due to:
Dry eye disease
Environmental causes
Sweat
Allergies
Blepharitis […]
There isn’t really a one-size-fits-all answer to how long computer vision syndrome lasts, as it can vary based on the severity of your symptoms and how long you’ve been. Symptoms may improve shortly after you stop using a digital screen, or they could last for a day or more. […]
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