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Bad Vision? Find Helpful Tips and Information Here

Keeping your eyes healthy is one of the most important things you can do, especially if you're an older person. I work on computers all day, which makes my poor vision worse. Although I currently wear reading glasses to help me see, my eyes still feel fatigued by the end of the day. I also get blinding headaches. I spoke to my eye doctor about my problems, and they suggested that I get my eyes checked regularly. It's a hassle sometimes, but well worth the effort. I also learned how to relax my eyes with massages and exercises when I work on my computer. I experience less fatigue and headaches when I follow my doctor's advice. If you need tips to keep your eyes healthy, read my blog. I hope you find the information as useful as I have. Thanks for stopping by.

Dealing with Dry Eyes When Wearing Contact Lenses

Posted on September 19, 2016

If you just started wearing contact lenses, and you are finding your eyes feel rather dry throughout the day, you most likely wish to find an effective treatment to alleviate this condition. Many who wear contact lenses find that the covering of their pupils tends to dry the eyes as airflow is restricted to the area. Here are some tips you can use to help keep your eyes from becoming dry, red, and itchy when you are wearing contact lenses. [Read More]

Preparing Your Child With Autism For A Trip To The Optometrist

Posted on September 14, 2016

As the parent of a child with autism, you know that doctor's appointments can sometimes be difficult and stressful for your child. A visit to the optometrist may be hard, particularly if your child is nonverbal or has visual sensory overload. Here are a few things you can do to keep your child calm and ensure his or her visit to the vision center goes smoothly.   Choose A Pediatric Optometrist [Read More]

Eat For Your Eyes: 5 Foods That Decrease Eye Disease

Posted on September 12, 2016

While it is important to eat a healthy, balanced diet, it is even more crucial that you eat for the health of your eyes. Eyes are very anatomically similar to the heart in that they are a vascular organ that can be affected by a diet high in cholesterol and bad fats. In order for your eyes to remain in optimal health, consider adding more of the following to your diet: [Read More]

Three Ways For Contact Lens Wearers To Protect Their Eyes

Posted on September 9, 2016

If you wear eye contacts, you need to take a few extra precautions when it comes to protecting your eyes. By adequately protecting your eyes, it will not only keep them healthy, it will ensure your contacts are always comfortable to wear. Here are three ways for contact lens wearers to protect their eyes. Keep Things Clean It's vitally important to always make sure your hands are clean before handling your eye contacts. [Read More]