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Because they contain more water than hard lenses, soft lenses are made of a supple plastic and are more pleasant to wear. Many soft contact lenses offer UV protection as well. Depending on the kind of lens prescription, they are often replaced after a brief period of usage, usually every two to four weeks or daily.
Eye protection is an important part of staying healthy. Proper eye care will keep many problems at bay, and we all know preventing is easier than curing.
Nearsighted people often suffer from rapid deterioration of eyesight, which is a sign of myopic macular degeneration. Read on to learn more about this eye condition.
COVID-19 has been found to affect various organs, commonly the lungs and respiratory tract. However, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can also cause complications in the eye.
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is becoming more and more prevalent. In fact, the increased use of tablets, smartphones and computers from a young age may have something to do with the growing numbers.
Do you often see blurry or have double vision even when you are wearing contact lenses? If yes, you might be suffering from keratoconus.
Getting regular examinations is an essential component of maintaining good health. Routine eye examinations can help detect newly developing conditions before any noticeable symptoms occur, hence preventing eyesight deterioration. In this article, we've summarized some signs that might indicate the need for an immediate eye exam.
We all have hectic schedules. Routine duties are often overlooked and can build up between family, friends, work, and aspirations for the future. Are routine eye exams something you should consider with everything else you have going on?
A crucial part of general wellbeing is having regular examinations. Your optometrist will examine more than simply checking your eyesight during a full eye exam. The functioning of your optic nerve, retina and retinal blood vessels will also be examined, along with tests for serious eye illnesses.
Woodley Optometry is proud to announce that we are the first practice in Encino able to offer Intense Pulse Light (IPL) therapy for dry eyes with the first and only FDA approved Dry Eye IPL device by Lumenis!