vision and headaches

Blurry Vision and Headache: 8 Common Causes and Treatments

It’s often said the brain is an extension of the eye, and for that reason, a headache may be a symptom of a vision problem.  Headaches that are related to the eye can be of the forehead, temples, behind the eyes, and at the back of the skull. They may be excruciating or dull. They may or may not be alleviated by Tylenol or sleep. They may even present with blurred vision. If you are having blurry vision and headache, your eye doctor may ask you the following questions:

  • Where do your headaches occur?
  • Do you wake up with headaches? Do they worsen with near work?
  • How long does your vision stay blurry when you have the headache?
  • If you were to grade the severity of the headache on a 1-10 scale, what number would you give?

Here are the 8 most common reasons for blurry vision and headache, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

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Sporty and trending - fashion month 2022

The Hottest Eyewear Trend from Fall Fashion Month 2022

From Milan to New York to London to Paris, fashion month is a time for designers to present the collections they’ve been tirelessly working on so the rest of the world can appreciate their craftsmanship and take note of upcoming fashion trends.

And while you can predict upcoming trends by meticulously watching the runway shows for repeating trends, paying attention to your favorite models, influencers, and street style stars is also a sure way to know when a trend is hot. If there is one trend I saw repeatedly and unabashedly adored by showgoers, it was the sporty sunglass trends—specifically this style of Balenciaga shades.

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sun damage to eyes

Sun Damage to Eyes: How Can You Protect Yourself?

The harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet rays have been well documented. However, one of the most important, but often overlooked, areas of concern is the possible sun damage to eyes.

A recent report from The Vision Council estimates nearly 35% of the adult population has experienced eye or vision damage resulting from prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

To shed light on the importance of protecting the eyes from ultraviolet rays, it’s important to understand the various types of ultraviolet rays, the serious eye conditions that can occur, and how to protect your eyes and your vision from damage caused by exposure to the sun.

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dry eye remedies

10 Helpful Tips for Dry Eye Symptoms

Approximately 16 million Americans have been diagnosed with dry eye, and millions more have symptoms but remain undiagnosed. Dry eye can result from inadequate tear production or poor tear quality. Symptoms include:

  • Watery eyes
  • Light sensitivity
  • Burning /gritty eyes
  • Blurred or fluctuating vision

Those over 65 and female are most likely to have symptoms. However, children are commonly diagnosed due to their significant digital device use. Once you have been diagnosed, it is important to understand that dry eye is a chronic condition that will always require treatment.

Your doctor will prescribe dry eye treatment tailored to your eyes, however, there are several lifestyle changes you can make to alleviate or improve your symptoms.

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Unisex sunglasses

Popular and Timeless Unisex Sunglasses

Gender-fluid designs and styles have become a catalyst in fashion, ushering in easy-breezy combinations and styles that suit men and women alike.

Sunglasses offer another area where you can try on trends, without committing to strong feminine or masculine details. Everyone needs a pair of sunglasses to protect themselves from UV rays, and now they feature just as much of a style statement as their effective protection.

Ray-Ban is one of the top-selling unisex brands, citing that less than 5% of their styles in sunglasses or eyeglasses are for either men or women. Aviators, Wayfarers, and Clubmasters… these timeless frames offer style for the masses.

Unisex sunglasses are often timeless as the classic shapes that suit men or women are the types of flattering styles to stick around. We’ve rounded up four popular unisex sunglass styles that flatter anyone and everyone to shop below.

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