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Menopause-Related Dry Eye: Why It Happens & How to Manage It
During menopause, the body produces less androgen, estrogen and progesterone. This causes a variety of unpleasant symptoms including hot flashes, irritability, insomnia and, in extreme cases, even depression. These are all common symptoms that many people are familiar...
What To Expect During a Pediatric Eye Exam
So, you’re taking your little one to have his or her eyes checked out. That’s great! As they grow older, we need to make sure that their eyes and vision develop properly and the key to that is having a pediatric eye exam regularly. Pediatric eye exams are slightly...
6 Nutrients to Maintain Optimal Eye Health
A few nutrients can help improve eye function and minimize the development of age-related degenerative conditions of the eye. Here, our eye doctors at Perception Eyecare + Eyewear discuss which vitamins, minerals and other nutrients can keep your eyes in check....
What Is Ocular Dominance?
Ocular dominance, sometimes called eyedness, refers to the preference of visual input from one eye to the other. Research shows that ocular dominance is often associated with handedness, though not directly related. So, if an individual is right-handed, they are more...
How to Recognize Eye Damage From the Sun
If you have been overexposed to ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun, not only can you experience sunburned skin, but also severely sunburned eyes, a condition known as photokeratitis. Photokeratitis, or ultraviolet keratitis, refers to the inflammation of the cornea,...
Your Diet and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that causes damage to your retina. It’s actually one of the leading causes of vision loss among millions of Americans. In fact, a study shows that following a poor diet can actually increase your risk of running into age-related...
A Primer on Eyeglass Frame Materials
Getting a new pair of eyeglass frames can be an exciting prospect for some people as it’s a chance to improve their eyesight as well as a way to elevate their style. However, some people might feel overwhelmed due to the variety of materials and styles available....
Key Things to Know Before Getting LASIK
Contact lenses and eyeglasses have long been the most convenient and safest ways to improve one’s eyesight. It’s actually one of the most reliable and accessible devibes for vision correction. However, wearing them for extended periods can also be tiring, allowing for...
Treating Itchy Eyes and Other Eye allergies
Eye allergies develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized and overreacts to something in the environment that typically causes no problem in most people. They can be difficult to manage and prevent, especially if you don’t know what you should do. To help...
The Considerations Behind Kids Wearing Contact Lenses
If you’re thinking about getting contact lenses for your kid, there are a few things you need to check first. It matters less on the age and more on their maturity and how they can handle contact lenses responsibly. So, are contact lenses safe for kids to wear? Our...
What Is Amblyopia and Can It Be Treated?
Amblyopia (or more commonly known as lazy eye) is the lack of development of clear vision (acuity) in one or both eyes for reasons other than an eye health problem that can’t simply be improved by only wearing eyeglasses. This is because it’s more of a problem with...
Extensive Screen Use and Dry Eyes: What You Should Know
The necessity of working and learning remotely has allowed for even prolonged exposure to the damaging light of computer screens and other digital devices. This, in turn, leads to discomfort referred to as computer vision syndrome (CVS) or digital eye strain. Aside...