Although playing sports can be a fun way to stay active, it’s crucial to remember the importance of protecting your eyes. Each year, thousands of athletes suffer from sports-related eye injuries, some of which can cause permanent vision issues. Our resident optometrist at Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry talks about sports eye safety, from its importance to […]
Coats Disease: A Quick Overview
Most parents keep a stash of photo albums of themselves and their sons and daughters as a way of remembering the past. In some images, you may notice the subject’s eye showing a noticeable golden glow. While it is often caused by a camera flash, it can also be a warning sign of a rare […]
Tips on Protecting Your Eyes When You Hit the Pool
More people hit the pools during the summer, which means you have to take extra measures in protecting your eyes.
Common Eye Problems in the Summer Season
Summer brings about many things, one of them being eye problems, which are, fortunately, mostly preventable.
Ways to Safeguard Your Eyes in the Workplace
Maintaining your eye health and comfort is essential while you’re on the job. Some, however, take their eyes for granted. As we observe Workplace Eye Wellness Month this March, Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry, your trusted provider of contact lenses and other eye care services, suggests some ways to safeguard your vision on the job.
