Many people rely on contact lenses for clear vision without the hassle of glasses. But by the end of the day, some might notice a gritty, dry feeling that makes them want to take them out right away. That discomfort often happens for a few key reasons. In short, contact lenses can cause dry eyes […]
You may believe you have perfect vision, yet you squint at your computer screen as the words keep splitting into 2 images. Your head throbs after reading just a few pages, and you feel dizzy walking down stairs because you can’t judge the distance properly. These frustrating symptoms might mean your eyes aren’t working together […]
You might notice your child squinting to read street signs or struggling to see the board at school, even though reading books up close seems easy. If this sounds familiar, your child could be dealing with myopia, a condition also known as nearsightedness. The team at Southwood Eyecare sees this often, as it is one […]
You might notice that the words on a page seem a little blurry, or that familiar faces are harder to recognize from across the room. These changes in your central vision can be unsettling. If you’re experiencing these changes, an optometrist can help identify whether you have age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD affects the […]
Do you find yourself blinking more often or rubbing your eyes throughout the day? Dry eyes affect millions of people every year, causing irritation that can range from mild discomfort to significant pain. You might notice your vision fluctuating throughout the day or feel like you constantly need to use artificial tears just to stay […]
Do your eyes ever feel tired or strained after a long day of reading, computer work, or scrolling on your phone? Maybe you’ve noticed moments of double vision, blurred focus, or headaches that seem to start behind your eyes. These symptoms can often be traced back to how your eye muscles are working together. Each […]
As children head back to school, their eyes work harder than ever. From textbooks to tablets, the amount of close-up work increases—which can affect their vision. This is a crucial time to learn about myopia, or nearsightedness, a common condition in children that can impact their learning and development. This is a good time to […]
As a parent, you pay close attention to your child’s health, and that includes their vision. You might notice your child’s prescription for nearsightedness, or myopia, gets stronger after each children’s eye exam. This is a common concern for many families, especially as the differences between vision conditions like myopia and astigmatism become more apparent. […]
In recent years, eye care professionals have observed a steady increase in the number of children diagnosed with myopia, also known as nearsightedness. The condition causes distant objects to appear blurry, and although corrective glasses or contact lenses can help, they do not address the progression of the condition itself. Myopia control lenses are specially […]
Seeing clearly at all distances plays a significant role in your day—whether you’re reading a text message, focusing on a screen at work, or watching traffic lights on your commute home. As your eyes change, tasks like these can become more challenging. Conditions like myopia or presbyopia can affect how your eyes focus, but modern […]
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