The human eye is sensitive, and all sorts of underlying factors can affect astigmatism. Some common culprits include age-related changes, injuries, or conditions like keratoconus. […]
What Causes Astigmatism to Worsen?

The human eye is sensitive, and all sorts of underlying factors can affect astigmatism. Some common culprits include age-related changes, injuries, or conditions like keratoconus. […]
During an eye exam, your optometrist can check your vision to find out what’s causing your sudden increase in floaters. One potential underlying cause is high blood pressure, which damages delicate blood vessels and makes floaters more noticeable. […]
The average person blinks between 15-20 times per minute, which adds up to roughly 20,000 blinks in a single day. […]
The first sign of glaucoma is often a slow loss of your peripheral vision. This gradual change happens so subtly that it may go unnoticed until it starts affecting your day-to-day life. Eventually, the condition worsens, and without professional care, it steals more of your vision.
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But a few simple steps to get an eyelash out of your eye include:
Wash your hands
Use a mirror
Rinse the eye with saline
Use a clean cotton swab
Lift your upper eyelid
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You may have heard the myth that wearing glasses can make your eyesight worse, but this is simply not true. […]
Dry eyes can contribute to headaches, especially when the discomfort caused by dryness leads to eye strain.
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And optometrists in Canada can prescribe medication for specific conditions.
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The National Eye Institute recommends you wait a month in between cataract surgeries.
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Whether you’re trying to read a distant sign or make out small text, squinting may feel like a natural fix—and, for many people, it actually works. But just because it works doesn’t mean it’s a good long-term solution. Squinting improves vision clarity by changing the angle and amount of light entering your eyes, but it doesn’t solve the underlying issue causing blurry vision. […]