Common causes include environmental irritants, dry eye, blepharitis, allergies, underlying health conditions, or lifestyle habits like screen strain or poor hydration.
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Why Do My Tears Sting My Eyes?
What is Astigmatism & Should You Be Worried?
Simply put, astigmatism occurs when the eye’s cornea or lens has an irregular shape, causing light to bend unevenly and resulting in blurred or distorted vision at all distances. […]
How to Get Scratches Out of Glasses
At Total Focus Optometry, we understand that your eyewear plays an important role in your everyday life. They help provide clear vision, reduce eye strain, and reflect your style and character. That’s why we offer an extensive selection of frames and lens options tailored to your needs and tastes. Keeping your glasses in impeccable condition […]
How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?
The average comprehensive eye exam takes about 30–60 minutes, but this can vary depending on the person. Regardless of the time it takes, the benefits of having an eye exam are worth it as they can give invaluable insight into your overall eye health and vision. […]
How to Unclog Meibomian Glands
Your optometrist can help unclog meibomian glands and promote healthy tears by clearing biofilm from your eyelids or melting the blockages with a range of effective treatments. […]
What Are Polarized Sunglasses?
Polarized sunglasses can protect your vision from sunlight bouncing off water, concrete, and snow. […]
Do Contact Lenses Expire?
However, like all good things, contact lenses have an expiration date. They can’t last forever—but, there are ways to tell if your contacts have expired. […]
Healthy Eye Care Tips for Spring
You should talk to your doctor or optometrist as soon as you notice any signs of spring eye allergies. Doing so can stop them from worsening and causing serious harm. […]
Drink Enough Water: Your Eyes Depend On It!
All your organs, including your eyes, suffer when dehydrated. Your body stops making enough tears to adequately moisten the eyes, and dry eye syndrome and eye discomfort can be a result of this. […]
What to Expect at a Comprehensive Eye Exam
A comprehensive eye exam typically includes having your optometrist ask questions about your overall health and perform a series of tests to evaluate your vision and ocular health. […]
