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.
[Read more…]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…]Post-LASIK Dry Eye Tips
During LASIK, your eye doctor will make adjustments to your cornea, which could affect some of your nerves. This may lead to a little bit of loss in your eye’s sensitivity, which means your tear ducts will not trigger enough production of tears for lubrication. This condition is known as “dry eyes.” It can last for a few weeks and is a fairly common occurrence after LASIK surgery.
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