While dry eyes don’t directly cause floaters, the irritation caused by dry eye can make you more aware of the floaters you already have. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Floaters?
What Is Optomap?
The Optomap provides a comprehensive digital image of your retina, helping your doctor quickly and comfortably assess your eye health. […]
What Can Retinal Imaging Detect?
Retinal imaging allows your eye doctor to detect diseases, such as:
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Retinal detachment
Systemic health issues
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Avulux Migraine & Light Sensitivity Glasses: Everything You Need to Know
Avulux migraine & light sensitivity glasses may offer the relief you’ve been searching for with their proven multi-band light filtering technology.
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What Causes Dry Eyes While Sleeping?
Morning dryness is usually a result of poor eye lubrication while sleeping and can be caused by several factors:
Reduced blinking
Incomplete lid closure
Sleeping in a dry space
Poor sleep patterns
Using digital screens before bed
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Eye Drops That Are Safe for Kids
These eye drops are often considered safe options for children:
Artificial tears
Antihistamine eye drops
Antibiotic eye drops
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Can Myopia Be Reversed?
For how common myopia is, it might be surprising to learn that there isn’t a “cure” for it. Short of developing superpowers after being bitten by a radioactive spider, there is currently no way to reverse myopia, though it can be managed, treated, and even slowed down. Myopia happens when the eye elongates over time, […]
How to Unclog Meibomian Glands
Dry, gritty, burning eyes—these are tell-tale signs of dry eyes. This is a lot more common than most people think, disrupting the flow of your day, and can be caused by anything from environmental factors to hormonal changes. However, one of the most common causes of dry eye—especially evaporative dry eye—is a clog in the […]
Why Are My Eyes Dry When I Wake Up?
You don’t need us to tell you that dry, irritated eyes are no fun. And when they happen first thing in the morning? That can ruin your entire day! You blink, you rub, but nothing seems to help. The answer may be simpler than you think, and your optometrist can help. There are several reasons […]
5 Tips for Slowing Myopia Progression in Kids
Nearsightedness, more clinically known as myopia, is extremely common, and it affects millions of children worldwide. And for parents who already have myopia, it’s much more likely for a child to develop the same condition. Fortunately, our team at Fontana Optometric Group has a list of ways you can help slow your kid’s myopia progression! […]