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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

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

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

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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

Person crying, with red, swollen eyes, staring straight at the viewer
July 9, 2025/Eye Care

How To Get Rid of Swollen Eyes From Crying

Be patient and try at-home remedies like applying a cold compress and elevating your head while sleeping

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