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How to Properly Protect Your Eyes While Playing Sports
One of the leading causes of blindness in children across the country is eye injuries, including those incurred while playing sports. The good news is that wearing the right protective eye safety gear can prevent 9 out of 10 of these injuries. Knowing which type of...
Why Do Your Digital Screens Cause Eye Discomfort?
Also called computer vision syndrome, digital eye strain results from prolonged use of computers and other smart devices. After a long day of working on the computer, do your eyes feel exhausted and your neck and shoulders feel sore? These are common symptoms of...
What Can Employers Do to Promote Workplace Eye Wellness?
Approximately 2,000 work-related eye injuries occur each day in the United States. In the workplace, there is also the risk of transmission of eye diseases due to direct exposure to droplets resulting from coughing and sneezing or accidentally touching the eyes with a...
Essential Things to Know About Colored Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are a safe and effective alternative to eyeglasses. Whether you are interested in clear or colored contacts, you’ll need to obtain a prescription from an eye specialist. Colored contact lenses can be used either for aesthetic purposes or correcting your...
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: What Are the Early Signs?
A leading cause of vision loss worldwide, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) typically develops in people over the age of 50. Some people are at higher risk for developing this eye condition than others. For instance, if you have a family history of AMD, you are...
4 Things You Need to Know About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is also known as the “silent thief of sight” because it is asymptomatic in the early stages, resulting in many people being unaware they have it. It currently affects more than three million people in the United States, with the National Eye Institute...
Letting Your Eyes “Breathe”: Is It Necessary?
You may have heard that your eyes need to “breathe” to preserve your eye health and vision. But is this actually true or just one of the many myths surrounding the visual organs? Your optometrist from Spectrum Eye Care answers the question below. The Importance of...
Debunking Common Myths About Eyeglasses
An estimated 64% of adults in the U.S. wear eyeglasses to correct their eyesight. However, many people still have misconceptions about eyeglasses. Find out the truth behind common myths about eyeglasses in today's post from your trusted optometrist at Spectrum Eye...
Dos and Don’ts When Wearing Scleral Contact Lenses
Scleral contact lenses are a great option for people with unique eye care concerns that make regular contact lenses impractical. To ensure that your scleral contact lenses are maintained properly, Spectrum Eye Care, a top provider of contact lenses and eyeglasses, is...
Menopause and Eyesight: What to Expect
Menopause is a natural process that affects women between the ages of 45 and 55 on average. Menopause can affect many parts of the body due to hormone changes, and the eyes are no exception. Today, Spectrum Eye Care discusses how menopause may affect your eyes and...
Making Your Eyeglasses Fit Snugly
Eyeglasses are one of the most common vision correction tools. However, they need to fit properly to be comfortable. In today's post, Spectrum Eye Care, a top optometrist in the region, shares what you need to know about ensuring a proper fit for your eyeglasses. ...
Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Wearing Contact Lenses
According to the CDC, more than 40 million people in America wear contact lenses, and as many as 90 percent of these individuals do not follow proper eye care instructions. This has the potential to cause infection, irritation, and, in the worst case, permanent vision...