When you’re experiencing red, itchy or watery eyes during specific seasons, it is likely due to allergies. To help you better understand this issue and how to deal with it, Alderwood Optical, the trusted optometrist in the area, discusses some of the most common reasons eye allergies occur.
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5 Ways to Prevent Contact Lens Infection
One of the simplest and most effective ways to correct your vision is through contact lenses. But like most medical devices, contact lens require proper care and usage to ensure your comfort and safety. Otherwise, you’ll be at risk of developing eye infections. Today, Alderwood Optical, the area’s premier eye doctor, shares some best practices for preventing contact lens infections.
5 Eye Care Tips for Frequent Flyers to Follow
Travelling around the world can be fun; you get to meet new people, see different places, and have wonderful experiences abroad. However, air travel can take a toll on your eyes if you don’t take precautions.
In this post, Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, your trusted eye doctor, lists five eye care tips for frequent fliers.
Everything You Need to Know About Corneal Abrasion
Your eyes are among the most sensitive organs in your body, which is why you need to take good care of them. In particular, you need to take precautions to avoid corneal abrasion, which can be caused by grazing your eye with your fingernail, a foreign matter entering the eye, or even just rubbing your eyes or wearing poor-fitting contact lenses.
In this article, Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, a top local optometrist, discusses everything you need to know about corneal abrasion.
[Read more…]4 Hidden Signs of Vision Problems in Children
Being able to see clearly is important at any age, but particularly in childhood. The learning process is highly visual, and children who can’t see clearly are at a disadvantage. Parents need to be vigilant about their children’s visual capacity, as signs of vision problems in children can be difficult to detect.
Here are the four hidden signs of vision problems in children.
[Read more…]Is Ortho-K Right for My Child?
Orthokeratology, or ortho-k, involves the use of specially designed contact lenses that temporarily reshape the contour of the cornea to reduce nearsightedness or myopia. It’s often recommended for low to mild nearsightedness and can be used to treat children as young as eight to 12 years old.
[Read more…]Should You Get a New Pair of Eyeglasses?
Eyeglasses need to be replaced periodically, whether due to a change in your prescription or because your frames broke, or you just want to change things up. Read on as we discuss some key signs that it’s time to get a new pair of eyeglasses.
Protect Your Eyes From Workplace Eye Hazards
Over 2,000 people experience eye injuries in the work place every day in the U.S. Alarmingly, 90% of these eye injuries could have been prevented with the right type of eye protection.
[Read more…]Reducing the Risk of AMD Through Smart Dietary Choices
Eating healthily is an important part of any good optical care regimen. Your diet can greatly affect the health of your eyes. A recent study from the University of Buffalo found that certain dietary choices may reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
[Read more…]Can Leafy Greens Really Help Your Eyesight?
A balanced diet is essential to your overall health, and there are many types of food that are specifically beneficial to your eyesight. Incorporating these foods into your regular diet can help you reduce your risk of developing certain eye conditions.