We’ve all been there before, you fall asleep on your couch watching TV or get home from a long day at work and wake up with your contacts still in. We know we shouldn’t sleep in our contacts but mistakes are inevitable. But why is it so bad for us to wear our contacts overnight? […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on July 13, 2017
When your eyes stop producing enough tears needed to nourish your eyes, you could start having to deal with a condition known as Dry Eye. Without enough tears to provide the necessary lubricant the eye needs you may experience some of these symptoms listed below as a result: Dry Eye is an extremely common condition […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on June 27, 2017
Do you find yourself struggling with your vision at night? You aren’t alone! Worldwide people are experiencing this same vision impairment at night time. This condition is known as “night blindness.” This term refers to people who are experiencing trouble driving at night or who are having trouble seeing in poorly lit environments. There are […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on June 15, 2017
Everyone knows sunglasses are cool, but what you may not know is that they can protect your vision. You might be saying “I thought sunglasses were just an accessory?” Well, they are an accessory! but they are also a utility. Sunglasses have been a fashion accessory for a very long time, but they can also […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on May 24, 2017
We always do our best when it comes to protecting our skin, but not enough of us take the same care to protect our eyesight. Protecting your eyesight is incredibly important and essential if you hope to have good quality vision as you age. Many people don’t realize that vision loss can be progressive, and […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on April 19, 2017
Over 20 million people in North America alone suffer from severe vision loss. Not all of these eye diseases can be prevented or cured, but there are some things you can do to help your eyes remain healthy and possibly lower your risks of developing serious vision loss. Here are 4 things you can do […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on April 12, 2017
So it is Spring! The beautiful season of blooming flowers and life, but wait isn’t there something else about Spring that isn’t so great? Right! The allergies! How could we forget about the allergies? Runny nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, irritated skin—all the good stuff! Spring is certainly a beautiful season, but the itchy eyes […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on March 22, 2017
We value our eyesight above many things, but not a lot of us think about how to best protect our vision as we get older. Every day we are faced with decisions that can have an effect on our vision over time. It is important that we take the time to think about our eye […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on March 15, 2017
During winter, it can seem impossible to keep every part of your body covered and protected from the elements. Just like your hands need gloves, and you need snow boots to keep your feet toasty, there are things that you can do to keep your eyes healthy during the winter as well. Whether you’re living […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on February 13, 2017
Our eyes work hard every day, so it’s no surprise that sometimes they need a little extra attention. Cataracts, dry eye, and myopia are three common conditions that can make seeing clearly a real challenge. Whether it’s blurry vision, constant irritation, or trouble focusing on faraway objects, these issues can pop up for just about […]
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Posted by Cornea and Laser Eye Institute on February 9, 2017