Intraocular pressure (IOP) refers to the pressure in your eyes. When that pressure is unusually high, it causes ocular hypertension. Although ocular hypertension is not an eye disease, it is often an indicator of one’s risk of glaucoma. Ocular hypertension is commonly found in adults over 40. Race and family history are known risk factors […]
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Leaving Your Contact Lenses in for Too Long: What Happens?
Contact lenses left in too long can have a negative effect on your eye health. Even if you rinse them regularly with a solution, overusing them can lead to complications in your eyesight. Protein deposits, microorganisms and allergens build up on your lenses over time. Once they get to your eyes, you may experience eye […]
Is It Time to Update Your Eye Prescription?
Wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses allows you to see clearly despite vision problems like nearsightedness or farsightedness. With the right prescription, a pair of these can give you years of near-perfect vision. However, you must keep in mind that your eyes change as you age, which means getting a new prescription is imperative.
How to Tell if You Need Progressive Lenses
Bifocal and trifocal lenses have a line through the center that separates each section of the lens. While this doesn’t always bother the wearer, some would prefer lenses that don’t have this distinguishing feature for cosmetic purposes. Called progressive lenses, they provide the same vision correction as their bifocal and trifocal counterparts.
