Michael Healy, Author at EZOnTheEyes

Glasses vs. Contact Lenses vs. LASIK: What’s Right For You?

Written By Michael Healy

Very few of us are blessed with 20/20 vision our entire life. In fact, according to the University of Iowa, only about 35% of adults have 20/20 vision without the support of glasses, contact lenses, or corrective eye surgery. If you’re amongst the majority, at some point you’ll need to decide how best to address your vision challenges.

Your options are straightforward: you can wear eyeglasses, contact lenses, eyeglasses and contact lenses, or opt for LASIK surgery. When it comes to vision correction, several important factors may influence the choice you make. Let’s take a look at what to consider when deciding on eyeglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK.

Treating and Preventing Eye Strain

Written By Michael Healy

Are your eyes burning, dry, or just seem to water insistently? Do you notice this happening more after work or near the end of the day?

The burning sensation that seemingly comes out of nowhere and the headaches and blurred vision that tend to follow a day spent reading, driving, or staring at a digital screen could be a sign that you need glasses or contact lenses—or it could be a sign that you are suffering from eye strain.

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Nearsighted vs. Farsighted: Treating Common Refractive Errors

Written By Michael Healy

Roughly 194 million Americans and over 1.4 billion people worldwide wear glasses or contact lenses, according to The Vision Council. It’s estimated 75% of adults currently require, or will require, vision correction at some point in their lives.

While there are a number of reasons people wear glasses, most often it is to correct what is known as a refractive error. The National Eye Institute defines a refractive error as a vision issue that occurs as a result of changes in the shape of your eye that prevents light from correctly focusing on the retina. As a result, images often become blurred, distorted, and out of focus while also contributing to physical discomforts including headaches, double vision, and eye strain.

Presbyopia Eye Drops: A Practical Guide

Written By Michael Healy

You may rely on eye drops for a variety of reasons: to treat allergies, relieve dry eyes, treat minor infections, and possibly, to help minimize the effects of glaucoma. As shocking as it may sound, you can add treating presbyopia to the list.

The development of presbyopia eye drops is great news for the nearly two-billion people who suffer from the condition.

The Pros and Cons of Monovision Contacts for Correcting Presbyopia

Written By Michael Healy

Wearing your contact lenses and dealing with the onset of presbyopia can be frustrating. Wearing contacts is enough work, right? Do you really need to wear reading glasses too?

You probably know that presbyopia, the age-related loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects, is an unavoidable and natural part of the aging process that typically emerges in your 40s.

But did you know your presbyopia could be treated with monovision contact lenses? It has proven to be a very effective option for many “presbyopes.”