Can Glasses Help Eye Strain?

Posted on February 18, 2025 (February 18, 2025) by Total Vision

a person rubbing the bridge of their nose due to eye strain symptoms

The answer is yes—glasses designed to reduce eye strain can make a big difference. […]

Why Do My Contact Lenses Cause Foggy Vision? Common Causes & Solutions

Posted on January 23, 2025 (January 23, 2025) by Total Vision

A person experiencing blurry vision with contact lenses while working on a laptop.

For instance, contact lenses can cause foggy vision. This may have several causes, including:

Deposits on the lenses

Dry eyes

Environmental factors

Old or damaged lenses

Improper fit or lens type

An eye infection
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Can You Wear Daily Contacts More than Once?

Posted on January 2, 2025 (January 2, 2025) by Total Vision

A woman carefully inserting a contact lens into her eye while looking at her reflection in the mirror.

Extending the life of your lenses might seem convenient and cost-effective, but it is not a great idea for your eye health. […]

Is Wavy Distorted Vision a Sign of a Serious Eye Condition?

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Total Vision

Person holding their head with a blurred effect, indicating vision problems.

Have you ever experienced a wavy distorted vision, where straight lines seem to twist and bend? It can be a […]

Is Driving at Night with Cataracts Safe? What You Should Consider

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Total Vision

The interior of a car with the dashboard lit up, glare on the rearview mirrors, and glare on the exterior traffic

Typically, driving with cataracts at night is unsafe because they make it harder for your eyes to judge distances and can give delayed reactions. Still, you can use some strategies–like anti-glare eyeglasses, increasing your following distance, or ensuring your car has proper lighting–to practice safer nighttime driving. […]

Why Do I Wake Up with Crusty Eyelids?

Posted on October 11, 2024 (October 11, 2024) by Total Vision

A young adult in bed throwing their arms over their eyes in frustration due to waking up with crusty eyelids again.

Waking up with crusty eyelids is often due to:

Allergies

Dry eyes

Pink eye

Styes

Blepharitis […]

How Do They Test Babies’ Eyes for Glasses?

Posted on September 4, 2024 (September 4, 2024) by Total Vision

A smiling baby faces the camera, held between their two parents, who have their backs to the camera

If your baby’s vision is underperforming during a pediatric eye exam, optometrists can use specialized tools for infants to determine whether glasses can help. […]

Keratoconus Contact Lenses: What Are Your Options?

Posted on July 17, 2024 (July 17, 2024) by Total Vision

A smiling young woman holding a specialty contact lens on the tip of her right index finger.

Some of the best contact lenses for keratoconus include:

Rigid gas-permeable lenses

Scleral lenses

Toric lenses

Hybrid lenses […]

Glaucoma vs. Ocular Hypertension: Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Total Vision

A relaxed older woman wearing glasses sits on a couch and smiles confidently.

The main difference between glaucoma and ocular hypertension is damage to the optic nerve. If you have increased eye pressure without any other glaucoma symptoms, such as vision loss, then you have ocular hypertension […]