Regular follow-up appointments are crucial not just for individuals who wear eyeglasses but for those who wear contact lenses. These appointments ensure the eyes’ ongoing health and optimize the lenses’ comfort and effectiveness. While contact lenses provide vision correction and convenience, they also pose certain risks if not properly monitored. Eyes on Norbeck shares several reasons why […]
5 Exercises To Ease Eye Tension and Preventing Eye Fatigue
March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month, an excellent time to focus on the health of your eyes, especially if your job involves plenty of screen time. With an increasing number of us logging long hours in front of computers and other digital devices, eye strain has become a common issue.
Different Types of Cataracts and How They Are Diagnosed
Cataract is a common eye condition that can cause vision loss, especially as we age. Cataracts involve a clouding of the lens in the eye, which can blur vision and interfere with daily life. It’s a condition that often sneaks up quietly, sometimes without noticeable symptoms, until it affects your sight. But with regular eye exams, […]
What Causes Dry Eyes and How You Can Avoid Them
Ever felt that annoying grittiness in your eyes or dealt with persistent irritation and itchiness? If so, you’re not alone in asking why your eyes are so dry. Dry eyes might be a common issue, but the discomfort they bring is anything but ordinary. Uncovering the causes of this dryness is vital to finding relief. […]
How Can Winter Conditions Affect Your Eyes?
Winter is when you cozy indoors and spend more time with your loved ones. Along with its chilly temperatures and shorter days, it brings along conditions that can affect your vision and eye health. A local optometrist shares how winter weather can affect your eyes.
What You Need to Know About Orthokeratology
Orthokeratology or ortho-k involves wearing a special type of rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses overnight that temporarily reshape the cornea. As you sleep, the lenses slowly change the shape of the eye’s surface. When you wake in the morning and remove them, you should be able to see well without eyeglasses or contacts.
Identifying Early Signs of Presbyopia
Are you struggling to read small print or holding your book further away to clarify the words? If yes, you might be experiencing early signs of presbyopia. Presbyopia is a natural, often age-related, condition where the eye’s lens hardens, making it more challenging to focus on close objects.
Optimizing Lighting for Aging Eyes
As you age, your body experiences various changes and your eyes are no exception. You may start noticing that it’s not as easy to read in dim light as it once was or that you need to turn on more lamps to see clearly. A primary reason is that as your eyes age, they typically […]
What Can Cause Your Eye Prescription to Change?
People with refractive errors, such as astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness, need eyeglasses or contact lenses. These eye conditions can affect both children and adults. They can also progress as you age, causing your vision to change.
Aging Eyes: What You Can Do to Protect Your Vision
It’s common to experience changes in your vision as you age. Older adults tend to find it difficult to see things up close or need more light to see clearly. They are also at higher risk of developing certain eye conditions, such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma.
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