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OCuSOFT Lid Scrubs: What Are They and Do They Work

Written By Lauren Anderson

When was the last time you cleaned your eyelids?

Oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, makeup, and other debris can collect along your eyelid margins as you go about your day. Over time, this buildup can contribute to numerous eye conditions.

Products like OCuSOFT Lid Scrubs are supposed to wash away this debris from the eyelids and eyelashes. But is there any evidence they actually work? And do they work better than diluted baby shampoo (which is what doctors have been recommending for decades)?

Let’s take a look at what the research says.

Why Is My Eyesight Getting Worse? Common Causes Explained

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you wondering, why is my eyesight getting worse? A lot of people think that declining eyesight is simply a part of getting older. And sometimes that’s true.

But other times, changes to your vision can be linked to different eye conditions.

Reading an article like this one is no replacement for getting an eye exam. But understanding how your vision is changing can provide some clues about what could be going on and what treatment options you could try.

Are road signs getting harder to read? Do you find yourself holding your phone farther away? Or is your vision normal in the morning but blurry after a long day at work?

The answers to those questions can often give you an idea about the underlying cause. Let’s look at some of the most common reasons people’s eyesight gets worse and what can be done about it.

Illustration of a blue light contact blocking light rays

Blue Light Contacts: Do They Actually Work?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Do blue light contacts work as promised? This depends on what you mean by “work.”

Blue light contact lenses are one of the newest additions to the growing market of blue-light-filtering products. Like blue light glasses, they’re often marketed as a way to reduce eye strain when using digital devices.

But science doesn’t fully support all of the claims that a lot of manufacturers make.

To be clear, blue light contact lenses do filter blue light. We’ll go more into that later in the article. What remains less clear is whether that filtering actually delivers the benefits many consumers expect.

We’re going to look at what the science really says about blue light contact lenses, and what you should realistically expect the benefits to be.

Best Colored Contacts For Brown Eyes: Are There Good Options?

Written By Amina Katana

Colored contacts are a fun way to switch up your appearance without breaking the bank or changing your entire look!

But if you have dark eyes, you may be wondering if light lenses will even work on you. I’m here to separate the fact from fiction and help you figure out what the best colored contacts for brown eyes are.

Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lenses for Keratoconus: Do They Work?

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you thinking about trying rigid gas permeable contact lenses for your keratoconus?

Rigid gas permeable (RGP) contacts have long been a standard treatment option for people with keratoconus. Newer specialty lenses, like scleral lenses, have also started to gain popularity. But RGP lenses still play an incredibly important role in the management of keratoconus.

Let’s get into what keratoconus is and how RGP lenses work.