Category: <span>Eye health</span>

Category: Eye health

Eye Exam, Eye health

Say Goodbye to Dry Eyes

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Man of African-American Ethnicity is Rubbing his Eyes Due to Problems with Sight in the Public Park.

Every time you blink, your healthy eyes get a bath from a fluid that’s a combination of oil, water, and mucus. This fluid, or tears, helps protect and moisturize the eyes. When something irritates your eyes or interferes with the production of tears, it can result in irritated dry eyes that are vulnerable to corneal abrasions.

Dry eyes are actually very common. According to Prevent Blindness, nearly 16 million Americans suffer from this annoying and sometimes painful condition. If you think you have dry eyes, check out some of these common symptoms and possible causes. Once you drythe culprit, you can begin to make changes to relieve your dry eyes, once and for all.

Symptoms of Dry Eyes:

  • Dry, itchy, or burning eyes
  • A scratching sensation, or feeling like there’s grit in the eyes
  • Sensitivity to light causing squinting and blinking
  • Difficulty focusing because of dryness
  • Both eyes are usually affected
  • Watery eyes (a little-known fact!)

How to Treat Dry Eyes:

  • Avoid drafts and use a humidifier to put moisture back into dry air.
  • If allergies are causing your eyes to itch and dry out, try lubricating, preservative-free eye drops formulated for people with allergies.
  • Check the side effects of your medications. If you’re taking one that causes dry eyes, your doctor may need to change your prescription, or she may recommend that you begin using eye drops to lubricate your eyes.
  • Don’t wear your contacts for too long, keep them clean, and always wash your hands before handling them.
  • Take frequent breaks from computer work or reading, and keep your eyes lubricated by remembering to blink often.
  • Turn off ceiling fans when possible.
  • Lay a warm, damp washcloth across your eyelids for a couple minutes.
  • Ask your doctor about punctal plugs which block tears from draining from the eye.

Helpful Tips:

  • For a refreshing sensation, cool your eye drops in the refrigerator about an hour before using them.
  • Check expiration dates on your eye drops.
  • Never share eye drops.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Wear sunglasses outside to protect your eyes from wind and sun.

With a few simple changes you could begin to notice a real improvement. If after one month your eyes are still bothering you, make sure to see your eye doctor—severe cases can lead to eye damage and vision loss. During your eye exam, your doctor can check for vision problems and signs of health conditions that could be causing your dry eyes. An accurate diagnosis is important because symptoms of dry eye can be caused by other things like allergies or uncorrected refractive error or astigmatism.

cataract, Eye Exam, Eye health

Understanding Cataracts

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Cataracts are a common eye condition, especially as we age.
Here’s what to watch for:

  • Blurred or cloudy vision.
  • Difficulty seeing at night.
  • Sensitivity to light and glare.
  • Fading or yellowing of colors.
  • Double vision in one eye.

If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s crucial to get a comprehensive eye exam. Early detection and treatment can help
maintain your vision and quality of life.

Don’t wait—schedule an eye exam with us today to ensure your eyes are in their best health!

Eye Exam, Eye health

Eye health changes – what to watch for

 

Keeping an eye on your eye health is essential! Here are some general symptoms to be mindful of:

  • Blurred or hazy vision.
  • Eye pain or discomfort.
  • Difficulty seeing at night.
  • Flashes of light or floaters.
  • Changes in color perception.

If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to schedule an eye exam. Early detection can help prevent serious issues and keep your eyes healthy for years to come

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Eye Exam, Eye health, Eye Injuries

Summer Travel Tips

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Summer Travel TipsSummer is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and soak in the rays. So, before you find the coolest getaway, make sure your prescription is up to date, you have a backup pair of glasses, and have eye drops on hand. Most importantly, don’t leave home without them. Give us a call and we can help you prepare for your next vacation.  #eyehealth #traveltips #summerplans

  • Do: Double your pairs and pack your backup glasses
  • Don’t: Wait to see an eye doctor before traveling
  • Do: Prepare for dry eyes on airplanes
  • Don’t: Use water to clean your contacts
  • Do: Stock up on prescription eye drops
  • Don’t: Ignore changes in your vision, even on vacation
  • Do: Enjoy your adventure.

Most importantly if you do experience an eye emergency while traveling, find an eye doctor near you. Some eye conditions can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated appropriately. Don’t wait!

Need help preparing your eyes for the next getaway? Give us a call and schedule an appointment today!

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Eye health

Relieve Your Allergy Eyes

 
Seasonal Allergies and Your Eyes
Seasonal Allergies and Your Eyes

High levels of pollen, mold, dust, and other irritants can make for miserable eyes! These airborne allergens may be the primary culprit of watery, itchy eyes, but relief may be closer than you think. Check out these do-it-yourself remedies for mild cases of seasonal allergies.

  • Keep the windows shut in your car and home—especially in the early morning hours when pollination tends to occur.
  • Wear wrap-around glasses or sunglasses to keep pollen out of your eyes.
  • Place a cold compress over your eyes to soothe discomfort.
  • Use artificial tears or lubricating eye drops to flush out any irritants.

Don’t let allergy season get you down. Talk to your eye doctor about more ways to combat eye allergy symptoms this spring!

Eye health

April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

 
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Keep Your Eyes Feeling Young at Heart

Most women understand how important it is to visit the doctor regularly so they can stay healthy and feel their best. However, many don’t realize this means having their eyes checked as well. This is especially important for women since they are more likely than men to suffer from eye-related diseases and conditions such as:

  • Cataract
  • Glaucoma
  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Two out of every three people living with blindness or vision problems are women, according to the National Eye Institute. And unfortunately, many women don’t know about this heightened risk and are not doing enough to care for their healthy sight. This can lead to staggering healthcare costs down the road. In an effort to educate the public on the increased risk for women and vision health issues, as well as steps that can be taken to prevent vision loss, April has been declared Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month.

Have questions about your risks? Give us a call so we can help maintain your vision as you grow older.

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Eye Exam, Eye health

Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Healthy For A Lifetime

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Carrots are good for your eyes.
Carrots are good for your eyes.

Here are some healthy vision tips from Dr. Dan an Dr. Tracie

  1. We feel that patients should schedule yearly comprehensive eye exams Seeing an eye doctor regularly will help keep you and your eyes healthy for a lifetime.
  2. Protect your eyes against ultra violet (UV) rays. Living in Hawaii, ts important to wear sunglasses.
  3. Give your eyes a break from digital devices use. Practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes take a 20 second break and look at something 20 feet away.  Limit your screen time.
  4. Practice good nutrition.  Eat your greens. Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables – particularly the leafy green variety.  Leafy greens keep your retina helthy.
  5. Practice safe wear and care of your contact lenses. Keep them clean and don’t over wear them too long.  Don’t forget to dispose of your contact lens on a regular basis.
Eye health

FDA warns consumers not to use 27eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection

 

The FDA has issued a warning to consumers to immediately stop the purchase and use of 27 over-the-counter (OTC) eye drop products due to a potential risk for eye infection.

Anyone who owns the recalled eye drops should follow the FDA’s guidelines for throwing the products away, which may involve taking them to a drug take-back site.

Here is the list of all 27 eye drops that are on the warning list.

CVS Health

  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1%
  • Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1%
  • Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops
  • Lubricating Gel drops 10 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6%
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6%
  • Mild Moderate Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Polyethylene Glycol 400 Eye Drop ‘0.25%

Rugby (Cardinal Health)

  • Lubricating Tears Eye Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Hypromellose 2910-0.3% & Dextran 70- 0.1% Eye Drops
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredient: Polyvinyl Alcohol Eye Drops 1.4%

Leader (Cardinal Health)

  • Dry Eye Relief 10 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Dry Eye Relief 15 ml
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1%
  • Eye Irritation Relief 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops

Rite Aid

  • Lubricant Eye Drops 15 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%
  • Lubricant Eye Drops 10 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6%
  • Gentle Lubricant Gel Eye Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Hypromellose 0.3%, Glycerin 0.2%, and Dextran 70 0.1% Eye Drops
  • Lubricant Gel Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 1%
  • Lubricating Gel Drops 10 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Multi-Action Relief Drops 15 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyvinyl Alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, & Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05% Eye Drops

Target

  • Up&Up Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops 30 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye 15 ml (single pack)
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
  • Up&Up Extreme Relief Dry Eye 30 ml (twin pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops 0.5%

Velocity Pharma LLC

  • Lubricant Eye Drop 10 ml (triple pack)
    • Active Ingredient: Propylene Glycol Eye Drops 0.6%

Walmart

  • Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 ml
    • Active Ingredients: Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% & Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Drops
Diabetes, Eye health

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes can affect your eyes . November is a special month for millions of people around the world as it marks Diabetes Awareness Month. During this time, individuals, organizations, and healthcare professionals come together to raise awareness about diabetes, a chronic condition that affects over 400 million people globally. The goal is not only to educate the public but also to promote early detection, prevention, and support for those living with diabetes. Many people don’t know that diabetes can affect the eyes.  An annual eye exams can detect early changes to the eyes by diabetes.  Our eye doctors can help you stay healthy and seeing well with an annual eye exam.  Schedule your eye exam today.

Eye Exam, Eye health

Dr. Tracie Inouchi’s Simple Tips to Relieve Digital Eye Strain at Work

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Digital eye strainOur optometrist, Dr. Tracie Inouchi recommends the following tips to reduce digital eye strain.

  • Follow the 20-20-20 rule: Take a 20-second break, every 20 minutes and view something 20 feet away.
  • Blink often: Decrease the chances of dry eyes when using a computer by making an effort to blink frequently.
  • Keep a distance: We recommend sitting at a comfortable distance from the computer monitor where you can easily read all text with your head and torso in an upright posture and your back supported by your chair. Generally, the optimal viewing distance is between 20 and 28 inches from the eye to the front surface of the screen.
  • View from a different angle: We feel the computer screen should be 15 to 20 degrees, or about 4 to 5 inches, below eye level as measured from the center of the screen.
  • Decrease glare: While there is no way to completely minimize glare from light sources, consider using a glare filter. These filters decrease the amount of light reflected from the screen.
  • Get an annual eye exam

Eye Exam, Eye health

Improper Use of Halloween Contact Lenses can Cause Harm

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Whether you’re goblin or ghoul, vampire or witch, poor costume choices—including decorative contact lenses and flammable costumes—and face paint allergies can haunt you long after Halloween if they cause injury.

Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the guidelines from FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  1. Wear costumes made of fire-retardant materials; look for “flame resistant” on the label. If you make your costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon.
  2. Wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips of reflective tape so you’ll be more visible; make sure the costumes aren’t so long that you’re in danger of tripping.
  3. Wear makeup and hats rather than masks that can obscure your vision.
  4. Test the makeup you plan to use by putting a small amount on the arm of the person who will be wearing it a couple of days in advance. If a rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation develop where the makeup was applied, that’s a sign of a possible allergy.
  5. Check FDA’s list of color additives to see if makeup additives are FDA approved. If they aren’t approved for their intended use, don’t use it.
  6. Don’t wear decorative contact lenses unless you have seen an eye care professional and gotten a proper lens fitting and instructions for using the lenses.Eye Safety

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Contact lenses, Eye health

Do Your Contact Lenses Filter Blue Light? Oasys Max does.

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Acuvue Oasys Max
Acuvue Oasys Max

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The next Level of ACUVUE® contact lenses are here! ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day has the highest-level blue-violet light filter* in the industry. Schedule your appointment now to see the MAX difference!

*Filtering of HEV light by contact lenses has not been demonstrated to confer any health benefit to the user, including but not limited to retinal protection, protection from cataract progression, reduced eye strain, improved contrast, improved acuity, reduced glare, improved low light vision, or improved circadian rhythm/sleep cycle. The Eye Care Professional should be consulted for more information.