Vision Archives

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Lens for Orthokeratology: A Complete Guide to Ortho-K Treatment

Written By Lauren Anderson

Imagine being able to wake up in the morning with corrected vision, without having to use glasses or contact lenses all day. That’s the idea behind orthokeratology, usually shortened to Ortho-K.

Ortho-K has become increasingly popular for children with progressing myopia, adults who aren’t fans of daytime lenses, and people who aren’t ready for laser eye surgery.

We’re going to explain what a lens for orthokeratology is, how these lenses reshape the eye, and what you should realistically expect from this treatment.

What Is a Diopter? How Lens Strength Is Measured

Written By Lauren Anderson

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you’ve seen diopter numbers before! They’re the pluses and minuses on prescriptions, such as -2.00 or +1.50.

Most people know that bigger numbers mean thicker or stronger glasses. But you may still be asking, what is a diopter exactly? And what’s it measuring?

Once you fully understand how this all works, your prescription will make a lot more sense. Let’s get into it!

What Are Keratoconus Symptoms? What To Look Out For

Written By Lauren Anderson

Are you wondering if you have keratoconus?

Keratoconus symptoms generally start slowly. Your vision might gradually become blurrier, or lights may start to look strange at night. You’ll also probably find your glasses stop working as well as they should.

In this article, we’ll discuss the most common signs of keratoconus and talk about why it affects vision the way it does.

However, these symptoms could point to a huge range of conditions, so it’s important not to leap to any conclusions about what could be going on with your vision. Instead, speak to your eye doctor so they can properly diagnose you.

How To Get Something Out of Your Eye: Top Tips To Try

Written By Amina Katana

Is something stuck in your eye? This can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience!

If you’re wondering how to get something out of your eye, I’m here to help. These tips will help you remove the object, whether it’s an eyelash or a piece of fluff (where do they even come from?).

There are also times when it’s best to seek medical help. We’ll go through the differences between a DIY job and a seek-urgent-care situation.

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Monovision Contacts Driving Me Crazy: Why and What To Do

Written By Lauren Anderson

Have you just started wearing monovision contact lenses… and you hate them? Maybe you’re about ready to throw in the towel. Well, if it’s any comfort, what you’re feeling isn’t that uncommon!

Monovisions do take a while to get used to. This comes down to their design; one eye is being corrected for distance vision and the other for near vision. This is not what your brain is used to.

In this post, we’re going to discuss why monovision contacts might be driving you crazy. We’ll also talk about how long it takes to get used to them, potential problems, and what to do if you think monos just aren’t right for you.