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What Are Ocular Migraines and How Can They Be Treated?
Ocular migraines are a somewhat complicated concept, and can, at times, be confused with a variety of other afflictions affecting the eyes. Put simply, they are usually characterized by a disturbance of vision, usually occurring within one eye, and lasting around...
What are bifocals and who needs them?
Bifocal lenses are lenses that contain two lens powers which can help you to see correctly at all distances. When you look at a pair of glasses, you can perhaps see a bifocal lens. It will look like there is a small lens inside another or perhaps up to half of the...
Glasses or contacts? How to choose which is best for you?
If you have to correct your vision, you can discuss with your optometrist your choices when it comes to wearing either glasses or contact lenses, or both. With advancements in technology, contact lenses are available for a range of eye problems including astigmatism,...
What is an Eye Floater and can I get rid of them?
Visually, the colored spots and squiggles you see in the corner of your eye are called floaters. They run in front of your vision when you least expect it and then retreat whenever you try to get a good look at them. In actuality, floaters are small bits of debris...
What are the most common eye injuries?
Some eye injuries begin as minor and can end up becoming severe if not handled properly. It’s important to be able to spot eye injuries quickly so that you can take care of the issue before it gets to that point. It’s also important to know what the most common eye...