When the weather heats up, there’s nothing better than going for a refreshing dip in the pool! But wait… if you’re wearing contacts, let’s hit pause for a bit. Can you swim with contacts?
Let’s dive deep into this question and see what’s going on.
Dry eyes are such a pain! If you’re like me, you wake up with stinging eyes. A trip to the bathroom to douse water over them doesn’t work. Sometimes, water makes the condition feel worse. Even after a good night’s sleep, your eyes feel tired. You are sensitive to light. And you may also feel some itchiness and a sandy feeling in your eyes.
These are just some symptoms of dry eyes and dry eye syndrome, a condition affecting up to 34% of the population and up to 70% of older people.
Despite these staggering statistics, many people choose to ignore their dry eyes. Or, they don’t book an appointment with their eye doctor to get a proper diagnosis and prescription. It is tempting to self-diagnose and just choose from the many over-the-counter eye drops for dry eyes. But do you know which ones to choose? And do they really work?
Wearing contact lenses is like having a little secret; no one needs to know you’re wearing them, yet they’re a silent lifesaver.
But let’s be honest, we all have so many questions about how to wear them properly and safely. Since they touch your eyeballs all day, it’s fair to be curious about best practices and hygiene standards. No one enjoys eye infections after all!
You’re not alone in wondering about one big question: Do contact lenses expire? I’m going to answer this burning question so you can wear your lenses without any doubts.
One of the more persistent questions on the internet is, “Can you get pink eye from a fart?” This is a serious question that has tainted the name of the good ’ol fart, a natural and necessary bodily function. It must be avenged!
Seriously, though … Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an eye inflammation that can be contagious. There are several causes of conjunctivitis, such as bacteria, viruses, or allergens. Fortunately, being nearby when someone lets one rip isn’t one of them.
It’s time to demystify pink eye!
Routine eye exams help keep your eyes healthy and your vision in focus. If scheduling an appointment has been on your to-do list, but you’ve been wondering, “How long does an eye exam take?” you’ve come to the right place!
In this article, I break down each step of the process, explain standard and optional tests, and offer a few tips to make the experience easier.
