Night Driving: Stay Safe
Though everyone is different, there are large-scale trends that can inform us of what to expect as we get older and hit certain benchmarks. When we start to get into …
Are you Taking your Eyes for Granted?
Our eyes are miraculous organs that we often take for granted. Here are a handful of amazing insights into what your eyes can do! Remember, at Eye Care Institute, we …
The Signs of Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration can result in severe vision loss in people 60 years and older. The resulting vision loss is irreversible and caused by deterioration of the macula (a central portion …
What to Know if you are Considering Contact Lenses
Millions of U.S. adults wear contact lenses. They can correct astigmatism, presbyopia, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. Contacts are small silicone or plastic circular lenses that are specifically shaped to fix refractive …
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3 Typical Eye Problems And What To Do About Them
Red bumps on the eyelid, eye twitch, and the contagious pinkeye are all common eye problems. Here are some ways to identify what your eye issue is and determine if …
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What is Staring at a Computer Screen All Day Doing to Your Eyesight?
Your eyes burn and feel tired, and your head is tense and aching. If you feel like this every day, we’re going to guess that you spend a lot of …
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Attention moms: This reason for blurry vision shouldn’t alarm you
If you ever start to notice a problem with your vision – blurriness or seeing double, or suddenly having trouble seeing things up close or at a distance – we …
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Wink Not, Want Not: How to Combat Dry Eye This Season
Does the person standing next to you in line at the farmer’s market think that you are winking at them because of your incessant blinking? Does your boss think that …
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5 Signs That You Need An Immediate Eye Exam
Regular eye exams are important to maintain the health of your eyes. Unfortunately, many people avoid getting these exams until they begin experiencing problems. Here are five signs that may …
Ocular Migraine: The Blinding Headache
According to the American Optometric Association, an ocular migraine is a severe headache that involves visual symptoms. Some people may describe this condition as a “headache behind the eye,” a …