Have you been experiencing pressure or pain in one or both eyes? This may indicate that you have glaucoma, a common eye disease. Having this condition diagnosed early and managed can help protect your vision. At , our optometrists in Pittsburgh, PA, offer testing and treatment for this disease. Let’s explore some of the risk factors […]
If you’re a person who can’t bear to think of running out of aspirin, or someone who keeps a steady supply of Tylenol on the nightstand, you should know that the pain you’re having up top might be related to your eyes. Whether caused by uncorrected refractive errors, eye strain, or underlying eye conditions, vision-related […]
Blue light is of relatively new concern, based on the proliferation of screens in our daily lives. A popular solution to the exposure our eyes get to blue light is to wear—appropriately named—blue light glasses. These don’t block 100% of blue light, but they can reduce exposure to the point that they’re worth considering. You […]
Have you heard of blue light glasses? They aren’t really blue, but the makers of blue light glasses claim that the lenses block a large percentage of the blue light that’s emitted from screens. It’s a good idea. With more people spending hours in front of screens, there have been more reported incidences of troublesome […]
Do your eyes feel like they’ve been running laps around a track field after a long day of staring at screens? You’re not alone. This is what life is like nowadays. Even though technology has made so much possible, it’s also brought an onslaught of trouble for eyesight, and it’s important to recognize why this […]
If your child wears corrective eyewear, you may wonder if they need contacts rather than eyeglasses on the field. This is not a straightforward question, especially if your child is not the most diligent when it comes to general hygiene. After all, contacts require the wearer to be responsible enough to care for them daily. […]
Cataracts are a prevalent condition, with millions of people experiencing them at some point in their lives (usually after they turn 60). However, just because it’s common doesn’t mean that everyone knows the symptoms accompanying the disorder. Below, we’ll look at what to watch, particularly if you’re a smoker or cataracts run in your family. […]
If you’re used to hearing people remind you to grab your sunglasses before heading out on a bright day, it would be easy to assume that shielding your eyes is the best response to the glare. Of course, not all exposure is bad for your peepers, and it would be a mistake to avoid it […]
When you go to the eye doctor, you’re likely focused on the prices of different services — mainly if you’re working with a Visions Savings Plan that doesn’t always cover everything you need it to. You might wonder why you need to pay more money for a contact lens exam than an eyeglass exam. The […]
Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, and while you may think about it largely in relation to your heart health, it can also significantly impact your eye health as well. Below, we’ll look at the symptoms of hypertension and what you can do to reduce your odds of more serious eye disorders down the line. […]
