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Uplift Your Eyes with Upneeq: An Eye-Enhancing Lift for Your Droopy Eyelids

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Eye lifts are a popular cosmetic procedure, but going under the knife for beauty can be intimidating. We now offer a non-surgical, less-invasive way for those with droopy eyes to achieve an eye lift—with eye drops! Upneeq is a simple daily eye drop that’s FDA-approved to help correct drooping eyelids caused by acquired ptosis under […]

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Can Your Eyes Get Sunburned?

A young girl put her hands in front of her face for protection from the sun. Without proper eye protection can result in ultraviolet keratitis.

Have you ever experienced severe eye discomfort after spending the day on the beach or enjoying the snow-covered landscape? Were you wearing low-quality eye protection or none at all? Sunburned eyes are a possibility after a day of fun in the sun. Like your skin, the sun can have painful, long-term effects on your eyes […]

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Can Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?

A young woman wearing a surgical mask with allergies is touching is itchy eyes due to dry eyes.

Dry eyes can result from different factors, but a common culprit may be persistent allergies. Allergies and dry eyes can occur together, often with overlapping symptoms.  One of the most common symptoms of dry eyes is itchiness and irritation, which usually manifests as redness or even a burning sensation in the eyes. If you experience […]

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What Are Scleral Lenses?

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For many people, contact lenses are preferable to eyeglasses. Contacts, after all, have a wider field of view, don’t obstruct your vision with frames, make some daily activities more convenient, and give you more options for non-prescription sunglasses. However, not everyone is a candidate for traditional contact lenses. Factors like your eye shape or eye […]

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Can Eye Strain Cause Headaches?

A young lady in a pink long-sleeve shirt is sitting in front of her computer with her both hands massaging her temple to relieve her headache.

With the time we spend looking at computers or cell phone screens these days, digital eye strain, or eye fatigue, is rampant. We’ve all been there, rubbing our itchy and watery eyes, wondering when the day will be over. While many cases of eye strain are linked to digital device use, other activities, like driving […]

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Can Keratoconus be Cured?

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Your eyes and vision are ever-changing, and different conditions may affect your eyes and vision over the years. The first step to maintaining healthy vision is scheduling consistent eye exams with your optometrist so they can stay up to date with your visual development. Keratoconus is one of these vision conditions that can be challenging to […]

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What to do if You Haven’t Had an Eye Exam in Years?

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Consistency is vital in vision care. Visiting your optometrist for a regular eye exam can help with the early detection and management of potential eye diseases.  But what can you do if you haven’t had an eye exam in years and are looking to schedule one? Let’s explore what to expect during an eye exam […]

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