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Why Does My Eye Feel Bruised When I Blink
The feeling of eye pain, pain behind the eye when blinking, or the eye feeling bruised when you blink can have a few different causes. Some are more common than others. Why Does My Eye Feel Bruised When I Blink: Common Causes Lets first take a look at the common causes for an eye to…
Why Use Latanoprost At Night? Eye Doctor Explains.
Latanoprost is a widely used medication in the management of glaucoma. Many patients ask, “Why do I have to use latanoprost at night?” You don’t have to, but you should. Let’s take a look at why these glaucoma eye drops are recommended for use in the evening. Why Use Latanoprost At Night? Ophthalmologists and optometrists…
Can You Snorkel With Contact Lenses: Safety Tips
Snorkeling is a popular water activity that allows individuals to explore the underwater world while remaining close to the surface. One common concern among snorkelers who wear corrective contact lenses is whether they can safely snorkel with their contact lenses. Let’s take a look Can You Snorkel With Contacts: Soft Contact Lenses For patients who…
Important Questions To Ask Before LASIK Surgery
LASIK eye surgery, or laser in situ keratomileusis, is a popular procedure used to correct vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. But there are important questions to ask before LASIK both to yourself as well as your LASIK surgeon before you have this procedure done. Questions To Ask Before LASIK To Yourself Millions…
When Does Vision Recover After Yag Laser Eye Surgery
In the eye doctor’s office, many patients ask, “When does vision improve after YAG laser?” YAG laser capsulotomy is done by your cataract surgeon after cataract surgery. It is done because the patient’s eye has developed a posterior capsule opacification. This is sometimes abbreviated as a PCO and also sometimes called a secondary cataract. Let’s…
Does Pupillary Distance Matter With Single Vision Glasses?
Many patients ask, “Does pupillary distance matter with single vision glasses?” It is a good question because it does not always matter. Let’s take a look when measurement of the distance between the two centers of your pupils makes a difference in your new glasses. When Does Pupillary Distance Matter With Single Vision Glasses? In…