Eye drops can be an excellent treatment option for people looking to relieve mild eye discomfort. They can be used to help with common conditions like allergies, bacterial infections, dry eye disease, and even glaucoma. With that in mind, it’s important not to overuse your eye drops and to follow the instructions provided on the […]
Eye Health
Do Eyeglass Prescriptions Expire?
Once you get your new eyeglass prescription after your comprehensive eye exam, you might be surprised when you look down at your paperwork and see an expiration date. You have enough expiration dates to keep track of in your fridge; now you have to worry about your glasses too? Eyeglass prescriptions do expire, but it’s […]
What Can an Eye Exam Detect?
Your optometrist does much more than just determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses during a comprehensive eye exam. He or she will also examine your eyes for common and rare eye diseases, evaluate how well your eyes work together as a team, and look for signs of a variety of potentially serious health […]
Why Do My Eyes Feel Sore When I Blink?
About Blinking & Eye Problems Blinking, like breathing, is a reflex. While we can control it to some extent, we usually don’t think about it. The average person blinks 900–1,200 times an hour. A blink lasts about 0.1–0.4 seconds, accounting for 10% of the time you’re awake. When your eyes feel sore when you blink, […]