‘Tis the season for travel, but here’s some insightful information for jet-setting contact wearers. When packing for a summer trip, you may be tempted to leave your eyeglasses at home and just wear contact lenses on the plane. Before you whip out your boarding pass, though, you may want to reconsider swapping for your specs … Read more
An insightful new technology has been developed for treating depression. While millions of adults in the US use antidepressants like Prozac, the side effects — like weight gain or sexual dysfunction — can make the medications an uncomfortable option. However, a new, drug-free treatment delivered eye-opening results that were as effective as one of the … Read more
As people age, many develop presbyopia — age-related farsightedness that makes it hard to read things at close range — and may turn to reading glasses. But new research suggests another option may be on the horizon. Scientists have found that specially formulated eye drops could restore close-up vision for many patients, offering a non-surgical, … Read more
How tear-ible! Over 20 million Americans have dry eye disease, which means that their eyes don’t produce enough tears or their tears evaporate too quickly. Dry air, wind, certain autoimmune diseases, medications like antihistamines and decongestants, too much screen time, vitamin A deficiency and contact lenses are often to blame. Dr. Ashley Brissette, a board-certified … Read more
While glasses are experiencing a bit of a comeback, many people still prefer the look and ease of contact lenses. Though they are convenient, contact lenses can also put you at risk of a potentially serious eye condition called corneal hypoxia. Corneal hypoxia occurs when the cornea isn’t provided enough oxygen. Camerene Pendl/peopleimages.com – stock.adobe.com … Read more
She’s looking out for her TikTok followers. Manhattan-based optometrist Jennifer Tsai is sharing the five things she would never do to her eyes — get lash extensions, not remove eye makeup, get under-eye fillers, use extended-wear contact lenses or swim in lakes or pools with contact lenses in. Eyelash extensions are glued to natural eyelashes … Read more
New research has revealed that many soft contact lenses are made up of compounds linked to a host of health issues including cancer, liver and kidney disease, autoimmune disorders and fertility problems. Fluoropolymers are by definition described as PFAS or “forever chemicals” and some contact lenses are found to have extremely high levels of organic … Read more