What is a stye?
Your eyelid is lined with small pores called meibomian glands which produce oils for tears. These glands, and the pores at the base of...
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Apr 10, 20192 min read
What Is Glaucoma?
Many people get glaucoma and cataracts confused (see our last post on cataracts). A cataract is not an eye disease, whereas glaucoma is....
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Apr 3, 20192 min read
What is a cataract, exactly?
Most of us have heard of a cataract. We often get it confused with an eye disease, glaucoma (more on that in the next blog post). A...
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Mar 27, 20191 min read
Can I drive after my eyes are dilated?
Many patients do drive after a dilated eye exam. Others prefer not to. It is important to remember the dilation drops last a few hours...
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Mar 20, 20191 min read
Allergies - how can I get rid of the itch?
Itching, redness, tearing, puffiness. The bane of any allergy-sufferer’s existence. They can also make contact lenses less comfortable,...
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Mar 13, 20191 min read
How does Diabetes affect my eyes?
If you have diabetes, you should be getting your eyes checked at least once per year with dilation. Why? You’ve probably heard this...
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Mar 6, 20191 min read
I can just skip eye dilation, right?
You really should not skip an eye dilation, and here’s why. There are generally two parts to any routine or annual eye exam. The first...
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Feb 20, 20191 min read
What makes our glasses different?
Simply put, quality. You won’t find corporate or mainstream brands here. Rather, we choose to support independent and highly skilled...
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Feb 13, 20192 min read
What should I expect in my eye exam?
A comprehensive eye exam is an integral part of assessing overall health and consists of 2 general components: Refraction: This is the...
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Feb 5, 20191 min read
Why do my eyes water?
Your eyes water - ALL THE TIME - yet when you last had them examined by your eye doctor, you were told you have dry eyes. How can that be...
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Jan 29, 20192 min read
Why overwearing your contacts really isn’t okay - part 2
Here’s what can happen, to name a few: Corneal neovascularization - Remember how we said your cornea should not have blood vessels? With...
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Jan 22, 20192 min read
Why overwearing your contacts really isn’t okay - part 1
You thought you knew what a contact lens was? No, it’s not just a thin piece of plastic on your eye that helps you see better. It is a...
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Jan 15, 20191 min read
Is makeup bad for my eyes?
If you wear eye makeup, you could be doing damage to your eyes without even realizing it. Since your eyes have a delicate balance of...
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Jan 7, 20192 min read
How do I clean my glasses?
These tips wll help preserve the life of your lenses. 1. WASH: Wash hands thoroughly prior to cleaning your glasses to prevent transfer...
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Dec 18, 20181 min read
Can I recycle my contact lenses?
Yes! But there is a proper way to do it. In partnership with TerraCycle, Bausch & Lomb sponsors the ONE by ONE Recycling Program for...
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Dec 10, 20181 min read
Are dailies really all that?
Yes, they are. What are they? Daily disposable lenses are single-use lenses that you discard at the end of the day. Nothing beats having...
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Nov 20, 20181 min read
What is an AR coating? Is it worth putting on my glasses?
If you want to maximize on sharp vision and look fabulous in your new glasses, then the short answer is “Yes!” An AR coating is a clear...
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Nov 13, 20182 min read
Artificial tears - which to choose?
It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which eye drop to use for dry eyes, especially after looking at the designated section in the...
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Sep 20, 20181 min read
What is the Optos?
What is the Optos? The Optos, also referred to as a laser retinal scan or optomap, is latest technology that can take a photograph of...
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Sep 20, 20181 min read
What drops can I use to get the red out?
When a patient asks me this question, my first response is to find out WHY their eyes are red. If we can conclude that there isn’t...
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