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January 07, 2022
It looks like working from home—along with its challenges and benefits—isn’t going away anytime soon. Among the challenges, spending more time in front of computer and phone screens looms large. Meetings have migrated online, adding to the actual work we perform while looking at a screen. Some of us also spend more time streaming movies at home and less time outdoors, especially mid-winter. It all adds up to a surge in eye strain.
September 28, 2021
Professionals from the CDC to your local eye doctor caution that wearing contact lenses may increase your chance of getting an eye infection if you don't practice strict safety precautions. Whether you're new to contact lenses or have been wearing them for a while, it's always good to double-check your hygiene practices.
July 15, 2021
Smoke from summer wildfires raging throughout the west can travel hundreds of miles. And with it comes invisible micron-size particles that wreak havoc on our health and float in the atmosphere long after the smoke has cleared. Here are some tips to help you deal with the smoke.
December 08, 2020
Ophthalmologists have noticed an uptick in patients with new dry eye symptoms—especially among the elderly, immunocompromised, and clinical staff who wear masks almost full-time.
January 03, 2018
Sleep in your eyes, sleep crust, sand, eye gunk—whatever you call it, we all get it—that crusty stuff in the corners of your eyes when you wake up in the morning.
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