Can You Sleep with Contact Lenses In?

Can You Sleep with Contact Lenses In?

Most contact lens wearers have done it at least once. Maybe you nodded off during a movie or intended to take a quick 15-minute nap that turned into a full night’s sleep. After waking up with your contacts still in, you might wonder whether you’ve harmed...
Summer Sports and Eye Safety: What You Need to Know

Summer Sports and Eye Safety: What You Need to Know

Summer is one of the most active times of the year for sports. From baseball and softball to swimming, biking, and tennis, warmer weather means more time outdoors and more recreation opportunities.  While staying active is great for overall health, many...
Can Stress Affect Your Vision? What You Need to Know

Can Stress Affect Your Vision? What You Need to Know

Most people don’t connect stress with vision changes, but the eyes are often one of the first places where those effects show up. After a long or overwhelming day, you might notice blurry vision, trouble focusing on screens, or eyes that feel tired even without heavy...
Do I Really Need to Wear Sunglasses Every Day?

Do I Really Need to Wear Sunglasses Every Day?

Most people grab their sunglasses on a bright summer day without thinking twice, but skip wearing them at other times of the year. What’s easy to forget is that your eyes are still exposed to harmful UV rays every time you’re outside, whether you’re at the beach...
Ortho-K: Clear Vision Without Daytime Glasses or Contacts

Ortho-K: Clear Vision Without Daytime Glasses or Contacts

If you’ve ever wished you could wake up and see clearly without reaching for glasses or fumbling with contacts, ortho-k might feel like it was designed for you. Ortho-k (short for orthokeratology) is a non-surgical option that reshapes the front surface of the eye...
Red, Itchy, Watery Eyes? It Could Be Pink Eye

Red, Itchy, Watery Eyes? It Could Be Pink Eye

Have you ever woken up with your eyes feeling scratchy or looking a little red? Maybe your child has been rubbing their eyes at school or complaining that everything looks blurry. Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common condition for both adults and kids,...