Wearing eyeglasses can help correct vision errors, but can be uncomfortable when you’re out in the sun. You’ll need to carry a pair of prescription sunglasses with you all the time and regularly switch back and forth between the two, which can be inconvenient. Fortunately, there’s a solution–photochromic lenses. Read on as Alderwood Optical, a trusted eye doctor in the area, discusses the benefits of photochromic lenses.
A Quick Overview of Uveitis
Uveitis is a form of eye inflammation. It’s different from conjunctivitis (a.k.a. pink eye), which is caused by allergies or viral or bacterial infection. Uveitis is a more serious condition, so it’s important to seek proper treatment from a professional optometrist as soon as you can.
[Read more…]How Do Eyesight and Vision Different From Each Other?
Did you know that eyesight and vision are two different things, even though they are often used interchangeably? In today’s post, Alderwood Optical & Canyon Park Vision Clinic, a top local optometrist, sheds light on these terms.
[Read more…]Keeping Your Child’s Eyes Safe and Healthy
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. As an eye doctor, we are committed to informing parents about children’s eye health and development so they can better safeguard their children’s visual health. In particular, we always want to emphasize the importance of regular pediatric eye exams, which allow for early detection of underlying eye conditions and prompt treatment.
COVID-19 Concerns: Are Contact Lenses Safe?
Due to COVID-19, some patients have expressed concerns about whether contact lens use is safe during the pandemic. Given that inserting contact lenses requires touching your eyes, there are concerns about increased risk of exposure to the virus. Read on as we shed light on this question.
Is Ortho-K a Viable Option for Active Children?
Children who lead an active lifestyle might find wearing contact lenses or eyeglasses uncomfortable. Orthokeratology (ortho-K) is a popular alternative to eyeglasses and contact lenses, but is it a viable option for your child? Alderwood Optical, the premier eye doctor in the area, sheds light on this question below.
3 Common Causes of Eye Allergies
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.
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.
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