Spending more time outdoors during the summer months can sometimes be hard on contact lens wearers. Increased sun exposure, wind, and sand are usually the culprits if your eyes look red, irritated and tired by the end of the day. Following are some great tips for contact lens wearers to help enjoy those long summer days. Read […]
Eyelash extensions are synthetic fibers, such as silk or polyester, that a cosmetologist applies to a person’s natural lashes. They make the eyelashes appear longer and fuller for several weeks following the application. Read More Original Article Source Credits: MedicalNewsToday , https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ Article Written By: Jenna Fletcher Original Article Posted on: April 29, 2020 Link to […]
Replace your lenses as often as the doctor suggests, even if you don’t wear them every day. For instance, if you have the disposable kind that are good for one wearing, throw them out after you’ve worn them once, even if they still feel fresh. When you wear lenses for more days than you should, […]
Unlike false eyelashes, eyelash extensions are designed to be a longer-lasting solution to beautifying your natural lashes. Eyelash extensions are single lashes a professional cosmetologist or esthetician places on your eyelashes one at a time. The lashes are made of natural materials (such as silk or mink) or synthetic, plastic fibers. Read More Original Article […]
Every industry has its own language and terms. These words and phrases can be confusing to anyone who is not part of a specific industry’s daily operations, and the eyecare business is no exception. To help you understand the terms, acronyms, and phrases regularly used in the eye care industry, Doctors EyeCare Grande Prairie DR. Shonah […]
Most of us have experienced the feeling of dry eyes at some point. A question many doctors hear often in the examination room is, “What causes my eyes to be so dry?” Dry eye can be caused by a breakdown or a destabilization in the tear film. Our tears are actually quite complicated and are composed of many things including […]
If your child has myopia (nearsightedness), you’re probably wondering if there is a cure — or at least something that can be done to slow its progression so that your child doesn’t need stronger glasses year after year. One simple, no-cost thing you can do is encourage your child to go outside and play. Research has found […]
Age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration and cataracts can cause impaired vision and blindness in older adults. Lifestyle changes, including good nutrition, may help delay or prevent certain eye problems. Besides adopting a healthy diet, you can help protect your eyes by avoiding prolonged outdoor exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays and blue light, quitting smoking and getting regular eye exams. Read More […]
Glaucoma is one of those conditions that people may not even be aware they have, much to their own detriment. Half of all people have no idea that they have glaucoma, according to the National Eye Institute.1 This condition comes in a few different forms. Open-angle glaucoma is the most common of these. Early on, open-angle […]
Though currently there is no cure for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it appears there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk of getting the disease and experiencing AMD-related vision loss. You should be especially diligent about taking steps to prevent macular degeneration if there is a history of AMD in your family, […]
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