How Old Do You Have to Be to Wear Contacts?

Children may benefit from corrective lens wear for various reasons, ranging from refractive error correction to vision therapy. The most common is a high refractive error—however, glasses worn to correct this can magnify or minimize images, cause peripheral...

Sudden Blurry Vision in One Eye? Here’s What to Do

We rely on our vision to interact with the world every day, and it can be unnerving when there’s a change in how we see. Experiencing sudden blurry vision or cloudy vision in one eye isn’t terribly uncommon, but there are a number of potential causes—some...

Pain or Pressure Behind the Eye: What It Could Mean

Everyone experiences pressure or pain behind the eyes from time to time. However, this eye pain can last for long periods or become particularly concerning if you don’t know what’s provoking it.   There are a few causes of this pain or pressure, each with...

Your Baby’s Vision Development: What Do They See?

Your baby has a beautiful future in store – make sure they can see it. Once your baby is born, their eyes are developing so that they can see the world around them. But sometimes, their eyes need a little help.  Understanding how baby vision development works...

Driving at Night With Astigmatism: 5 Tips to See Better

Driving while it’s dark outside is a challenge for everyone. However, if you have astigmatism or an irregular cornea or lens shape that affects your sight, you may have additional trouble seeing well enough for nighttime driving.  Signs You May Have Astigmatism The...

Is It OK to Wear Your Reading Glasses All the Time?

If you’re squinting to read your phone screen or holding the morning newspaper far away from your face to see the words, you may need reading glasses. But how often should you wear these spectacles? Is wearing reading glasses all the time a bad thing? Below, we will...