Caring for your contact lenses properly means caring for your eyes properly. Many people take their eyes for granted, especially when it comes to contact lenses. A contact lens is not like a favorite t-shirt that can be worn again and again without washing. Contacts sit directly on your eyes, and if…Read More
Contact lenses are wonderful things. With contact lenses, you don’t have to squint through droplets on your glasses when it rains, or worry about your glasses fogging up when it’s cold out. You can wear whatever sunglasses you like without having to pay for prescription lenses. In short, your co…Read More
Thanks to our televisions, computers and smartphones, many of us are exposed to blue light more often than ever before, and that can have consequences for our eyes. If you had a chance to read our last blog, then you already know what blue light is and how it can affect your eyes and brain. Today, w…Read More
If you’re like most other people, the last thing you look at before bed and the first thing you look at when you wake up is probably your mobile phone. According to IDC Research, 80 percent of smartphone users check their phone within the first 15 minutes of waking up in the morning. Statistically…Read More
If you’ve been struggling with dry eye, you’re not alone. It’s something that millions of Americans suffer from, and it’s especially common in the dry climate here in Colorado Springs, particularly during the winter. But, the good news is that there are lots of things you can do to combat dr…Read More
Don’t let dry eye get you down this winter. Do your eyes ever feel overly dry and scratchy? Are your eyes red and sensitive to the light? Do you feel like something is in your eye, even when there’s nothing in it? These are all symptoms of dry eye, and it’s something that’s all too common he…Read More
Your eyes are an excellent barometer of your visual and general health. In fact, many illnesses have a surprising effect on the eyes. Paying attention to changes in your eyes and vision can help you ensure that you receive the treatment you need. These five symptoms may indicate that you have a heal…Read More
Keeping your body hydrated is essential for your good health, but hydration is equally important for your eyes. Without adequate moisture, your eyes become dry and uncomfortable. Understanding how hydration problems occur can help you prevent dry eye, which one of the most common types of eye proble…Read More
Your height, weight and eye color are influenced, to some degree, by the genes inherited from your ancestors. Unfortunately, you can also inherit an increased risk of developing certain eye conditions and diseases. Learning which diseases are more common, based on your ethnicity, will help you ident…Read More
4 Tips That Will Help You Protect Your Eyesight This Winter When temperatures start to drop, protecting your eyesight may be the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, your eyes can be damaged, whether it's 90 degrees Fahrenheit outside or five degrees. Keep these four tips in mind this winter to a…Read More