July 2020

How to Avoid Sunburned Eyes

Ways to Get Your Eyes Summer Ready You may be ready for the summer, but are your eyes? Taking a few steps to protect your eyes can help you avoid painful injuries or conditions that may affect your vision. These four tips can improve your eye safety this summer. Wear Sunglasses Sunglasses aren’t just accessories, […]

Eye Twitches and Spasms and How to Stop Them

Bothered by Eyelid Spasms? Here’s How You Can Stop the Twitching Twitching eyelids are incredibly annoying, whether the problem only lasts an hour or continues for much longer. Determining the cause of your eyelid spasms can help you make a few changes that may prevent the twitching from happening again. Strategies for Preventing Eyelid Spasms […]

May is Healthy Vision Month

Focus on Your Eyesight During Healthy Vision Month Maintaining good vision can be as simple as visiting your optometrist for regular checkups and making a few important lifestyle changes. Healthy Vision Month, held every May, is the perfect time to prioritize your vision health. Regular Eye Exams Are a Must at Every Age Visiting your […]

Tips to Relax Your Eyes

Relax Your Eyes with These Soothing Exercises Do your eyes hurt when you spend too much time reading, playing digital games, or working on your computer? Headaches, blurry vision, and neck pain can be signs of eyestrain, as can light sensitivity, trouble concentrating, burning, sore, or itchy eyes. Fortunately, preventing uncomfortable eyestrain symptoms can be […]

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of an Eye Cold

Do You Have an Eye Cold? Colds and other viral infections don’t just cause sneezing and coughing but they may also affect your eyes. If your eyes are red, uncomfortable, and won’t stop watering, an eye cold may be to blame. What is an Eye Cold? An eye cold occurs when you have viral conjunctivitis, […]

Choosing the Best Lenses That Fit Your Needs

Choosing the Correct Lenses to Match Your Lifestyle Frame style isn’t the only decision you’ll need to make when selecting new eyeglasses. Once you’ve chosen a frame that complements your face, you’ll need to consider which lens type best fits your lifestyle. From lenses that reduce glare to styles that protect your eyes when you […]

The Causes and Treatments for Astigmatism

Astigmatism

What You Need to Know About Astigmatism Astigmatism causes blurred vision whether you’re looking at an object that’s close by or far away. Approximately 33 percent of the population is affected by astigmatism, according to the American Academy of Opthalmology. What Causes Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a refractive error that changes the way light rays focus […]

Age Related Macular Degeneration At Our Jenks OK Optometry Clinic

What is age related macular degeneration Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the area of the retina known as the macula. AMD causes vision loss to the central part of your vision, leaving your peripheral vision clear. There are two types of AMD, dry and wet. Dry AMD is by far the […]