I am very fortunate to get to work from home on my computer. The only downside to working on a computer at home is the fact that I set my own hours and spend most of my days staring at the monitor. This was causing me some serious headaches and I needed to find a way to put a stop to the headaches without sacrificing the time I need to spend on the computer. That is why I went to my optometrist. This blog will help you find ways to decrease the headaches that you experience from excessive computer use each day.
Posted on: 10 January 2018
If you have a history of glaucoma in your family, you may be wondering what you can do to prevent yourself from falling victim to this disease. While there is medication that your doctor can give you once the diagnosis of glaucoma has been made, it is wise for you to try to prevent the disease naturally while you can. Here are some ways in which you can naturally reduce your chances of getting glaucoma.
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Posted on: 1 November 2017
If you have good vision or if your vision prescription doesn't change often, you might think that annual eye exams aren't as necessary as your doctor makes them out to be. The reality is, even if your vision is perfect, you should still visit your eye doctor on a regular basis for care. Regular eye exams can save you from miserable conditions, vision loss, or even total blindness. Keep reading to learn what eye exams are good beyond getting a new pair of glasses.
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Posted on: 1 September 2017
If you were recently prescribed contact lenses and are attempting to grow accustomed to putting the lenses in and caring for the lenses while they are not being worn, the following practice tips will assist.
Practice Putting Lenses On In Front Of A Mirror
Before putting your lenses in, wash your face and hands so that contaminants do not come in contact with the lenses. Put on a pair of disposable gloves to further prevent spreading germs to either lens.
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Posted on: 28 August 2017
If you've taken steps to protect your eyes from UV rays, it might concern you to know that there is another form of light that can hurt you. Unfortunately, UV protection doesn't do anything to shield your eyes from this form of light. Nonetheless, blue light can potentially strain your eyes and cause long-term damage in excessive quantities. Keep reading to learn more about this form of light and what you can do to protect yourself from it.
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