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About 1 in 3 people in the United States has astigmatism, so the odds are good that you or a member of your family might also have the refractive error. To help you figure it out, we outline a few of the more common signs.

By the time you reach 75, you have a 50% chance of having cataracts. In this month’s blog post, we explore more facts (and myths) about cataracts that everyone should know in order to preserve their vision.

Protection against the sun in the form of sunglasses is very important for your eye health and future vision. Here’s a look at how you can best shield your sensitive eyes from the sun’s potentially harmful rays.

You’re having trouble with your vision, and you need corrective lenses. Your choices in this arena boil down to two options: glasses or contacts. To help with your decision, here’s a closer look at contact lenses.

With the new year under way, you want to take charge of certain areas of your health, including your eye health. To see more clearly, both now and into the future, a comprehensive eye exam is your first order of business.

You or your child is having trouble seeing at a distance, and you’re not keen on surgical solutions or wearing glasses for the foreseeable future. There is a solution that can control myopia called orthokeratology, or ortho-k.

You wake in the morning and fumble for your glasses so you can see the world around you. Now imagine that you can simply open your eyes each morning with perfectly clear vision. LASIK can accomplish that.

You’re tired of struggling with dry, irritated eyes at the hands of dry eye syndrome, and you want relief. Here, we explore the steps we can take together to remedy the discomfort that comes with dry eyes.

You exercise to keep your body in great shape, brush and floss daily to preserve your teeth, but what about your eyes? Here, we explore a few lifestyle changes you can make that go a long way toward supporting your eye health.

One look at contact lenses and you understand that these delicate visual aids require a higher standard of care. Here we take a look at five common mistakes people make when it comes to contact lens use.

It’s amazing how a pair of glasses can completely transform your appearance, which means choosing the right frames is important. To help, we’ve pulled together a few great tips to keep in mind.

Astigmatism occurs in 1 in 3 people in the United States, making it an incredibly common condition. Thankfully, there are several solutions that can restore your vision, and we offer them here.

Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in the United States, and your risk increases with age. If you want to preserve your eyesight, it’s worth recognizing the early signs of cataracts.

Your eyes rely on many things to see clearly, including their shape. With keratoconus, your corneas become misshapen, leaving you with increasingly poor vision. Thankfully, there are solutions.

You’re in the grocery store and you want to quickly read a label, but first you have to dig around in your purse or pockets to find your reading glasses, if they're even there. Is there an easier way to read clearly?

Your eyes are excessively dry, but you add a few over-the-counter drops and experience momentary relief. These stop-gap measures may help in the short term, but untreated dry eyes can lead to bigger problems.

Americans spend more than 10 hours staring at screens each day, which begs the question as to whether this screen time is ruining our eyes. Here, we explore the many reasons why excessive computer use may pose problems.

Winters in Boston can be harsh, especially for those who have dry eyes, as freezing temperatures and drier air take hold for months on end. Here are a few tips to keep your eyes in good health and well-lubricated.

There are customized solutions for nearly every part of your body, from your head to your toes. With specialized contacts, we can add eyes to this mix. Here’s a look at how specialty contact lenses can help most anyone see more clearly.

If you’re not keen on relying on corrective lenses or undergoing surgery to see clearly, ortho-k lenses are a fantastic alternative. Here’s a look at the many benefits of ortho-k lenses and whether they may be right for you.

When it comes to eyesight issues, nearsightedness is the most common, affecting 30-40% of the population in the United States. Luckily, there are several solutions that can help you see more clearly.

If you find yourself struggling with frequent headaches and increasingly distorted vision, the odds are that the two symptoms are related. Here’s a look at how astigmatism can lead to headaches.

You shut your eyes at night and can almost hear them sigh with relief as they’re finally able to relax. If this sounds familiar, you may be exposing your eyes to an overabundance of blue light emitted by screens. A special lens coating can help.

If you’ve been struggling with regular contact lenses, we’re proud to be one of the first 10 optometrists in the United States to offer the innovative OVITZ® scleral contact lenses. Explore how this exciting technology can help you see more clearly.

Most people are familiar with foods that boost everything from heart to hair health, but your eyes also have their preferences when it comes to nutrients. Here are five nutrition tips that will help you see long into the future.

Wouldn’t you love to wake up each day, open your eyes, and see the world clearly without fumbling for contacts or glasses? With LASIK surgery, it’s possible. Here are some facts and myths about this very popular procedure.

If you’re struggling with chronically dry, itchy eyes, there are some great techniques and treatments that can relieve the discomfort. Here’s a look at why your eyes may be dry and what we can do about it.

If you’ve opted to correct your vision with scleral contact lenses, there are a few adjustments that every contact lens wearer needs to make. From cleanliness to comfort, here are 5 tips that will help you see more clearly.

The rate of myopia among children is on the rise, as one in four parents now have a child who’s nearsighted. Thankfully, there are many effective ways to control the vision problem.