8 medical conditions a comprehensive eye exam can help diagnose
Routine eye exams assess much more than how clearly you read the chart in front of you. During a comprehensive eye exam, certain tests (pupil dilation…
5 Reasons to upgrade or change your contact lenses
Contact lenses aid vision in a less conspicuous way than glasses, and many contact lens wearers find them to be more convenient for their…
How to manage dry eye symptoms and eye allergies every season
Your eyes are itchy, red, and troublesome. You thought that your allergies are causing flare ups, so you take antihistamines. But just when you…
I think my child needs glasses. How can I be sure?
While it’s important for adults to get their eyes checked regularly, it’s absolutely vital for children to get routine eye exams to ensure their…
How to Clean Your Glasses in 5 Steps
Updated on April 28, 2021. Reviewed by Chris Day (Optician) and Dr. Justin Asgarpour (Optometrist). Tired of cleaning your eyeglasses three times per day? Your relationship…
Can I donate my eyeglasses?
These days, glasses aren’t just for seeing better. They’re for looking better too. Now that glasses are widely recognized as a fashion statement, you…
How long can you actually wear daily contact lenses?
When discussing the different types of contact lenses, daily wear lenses and daily disposable lenses are commonly mentioned. Below we give the scoop on…
How to stop glasses from fogging up
Do your glasses fog up every time you wear a face mask? Ever see the mist overtaking your lenses with every breath that you exhale? When you breathe out warm air, that air can…
Why are my contacts so dry? Are my eyes dry or are my contacts?
You know you’ve got a problem, but you can’t identify the underlying cause: you’re constantly rubbing your eyes because they’re dry, but are your…
How to Put Contacts In
Trying contact lenses for the first time? They can make a real difference in your daily life. But before you can enjoy all the…