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Your eyes are unique. And they speak volumes about your health. Whether you’re dealing with common vision concerns, living with an eye disease, or trying to preserve your sight as you age, our optometrists, ophthalmologists and other specialists have the information and guidance you need.

Person wearing glasses outdoors, looking around
February 4, 2026/Eye Care

Myth Busting: No, Glasses Don’t Make Your Eyes Worse

A correct prescription helps your eyes see clearly — but as natural changes occur, you may need stronger or different eyeglasses

Person in bathroom, lifting glasses off, trying to see
February 3, 2026/Eye Care

Ozempic Blindness: What You Need To Know

The benefits of these drugs typically outweigh potential risks — but talking about your eye health and GLP-1s with your provider is advised

An ophthalmologist in scrubs, and optometrist prepping an eye exam
February 3, 2026/Eye Care

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the Difference?

The differences are few, but ophthalmologists can perform eye surgeries and more complex procedures

Stye on inner lower eyelid
January 5, 2026/Eye Care

How To Get Rid of a Stye

Keep your eyes clean and avoid using makeup or contacts until you’re fully healed

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Person with one red, bloodshot eye
December 19, 2025/Eye Care

Why Are Your Eyes Red When You Wake Up?

Early morning red eyes can be a sign of several conditions, like dry eyes, allergies and eye strain

Person in bedroom, rubbing their eyes
December 18, 2025/Eye Care

Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Wake Up? 10 Common Causes

See an eye specialist if your pain isn’t going away and comes with other symptoms

Woman getting fitted for glasses at optometrist
September 25, 2025/Eye Care

Here’s How Long It’ll Take To Adjust to Your New Glasses

It usually takes anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks to get fully adjusted

Child having an eye exam, looking thru a phoropter
September 12, 2025/Eye Care

Your Child Should Have a Pediatric Eye Exam Early and Often

Have their eyes evaluated shortly after birth, before their first birthday, and at ages 3, 5 and beyond

Reddened, watery eye, with a tear forming
August 20, 2025/Eye Care

Tear Burns Are Irritating — Here’s What Causes Them

Your eyes could be burning because of allergies, elevated salt levels, dry eyes and more

An eye with a pinguecula in the white
July 25, 2025/Eye Care

What’s the Difference Between Pinguecula and Pterygium?

One is a raised yellow spot on your eye, the other is a fleshy growth

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