Written by East Main Vision Clinic team members especially for you, our valued patients!
Who is a Good Candidate for Ortho K?
January 31, 2021
Orthokeratology, or Ortho K for short, has changed the way in which eye doctors’ approach and treat refractive eye conditions. No longer are patients restricted to glasses or contact lenses or the permanence and expense of laser vision correction. Ortho K makes it possible to correct patient vision simply using specialty contact lenses.
How Blue Light Glasses Help with Digital Eye Strain
January 30, 2021
Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, is a collection of eye and vision-related problems that arise as a result of prolonged use of digital screens. This includes computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and e-readers.
What Are Different Types of Specialty Contact Lenses?
December 31, 2020
Specialty contact lenses have increased the level of eye care available, with specialty contact lenses targeting and treating specific eye conditions. By wearing the right type of contacts, issues, such as astigmatism, can be corrected. If you want to learn about the different variations of specialty lenses, here’s what you should know.
Can You Use Your Flexible Spending Account for Contact Lenses?
November 30, 2020
Contact lenses are a very popular solution for patients with refractive eye errors. Many people dislike the way that glasses make them look or feel, or become frustrated trying to remember to where they left them, take them with them or not being able to do certain activities while wearing them. Instead, contact lenses offer the wearer greater versatility in their day to day lives.
What are the Pros and Cons of Contacts vs Glasses?
October 31, 2020
So, you need prescription eyewear to enable you to see clearly, stay safe and live life to the fullest. As you probably know, most prescriptions are available both as glasses and contact lenses. But with both options being very different, how do you know which is right for you? You might be surprised to learn that many people struggle to make this choice.
Tips for Digital Eye Strain Relief
September 30, 2020
Digital eye strain is the term used to describe a range of eye and vision related problems that occur as a result of prolonged use of digital devices. You may also hear of it referred to as computer vision syndrome.
August is National Eye Exam Month: The Importance of Pediatric Eye Exams
August 20, 2020
Did you know that August is National Eye Exam Month? For many people, eye exams are an appointment that becomes a low priority in a very busy schedule. However, since our vision is the sense that the majority of us rely on the most, making sure that we have regular eye exams is crucial to preserve our eyesight long term. Many eye diseases and conditions can be prevented or at least treated early so that they have a minimal impact on our vision. However, it’s not just adults that can benefit from regular eye exams. Our children are just as reliant on their sight, and since many eye problems are progressive, the earlier they are detected, the less likely they are to have a detrimental effect on your child’s long-term vision.
Best Sunglasses for UV Protection in 2020
July 10, 2020
Summer is here, and with the promise of longer, brighter days also comes an increased risk of UV damage to your eyes. Sunglasses may often seem like a simple fashion accessory, but they are actually an essential tool for protecting your eyes from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays.
Glasses Fogging Up? Get Fitted for Contact Lenses!
June 16, 2020
We’ve been hearing a lot of complaints about eyeglasses fogging up while wearing face masks. Since it seems these lovely new accessories are going to be a part of our wardrobe for the foreseeable future, we have come up with a solution… Get fitted for contacts!
Screen Time and Homeschooling: Why Recess Is Important
May 31, 2020
Due to the spread of COVID-19, millions of American children are now learning at home. Digital homeschooling has provided a dependable alternative form of education. It’s something that parents might even consider sticking with once the global health crisis recedes.
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