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Battling Dry Eye & Refresh Your Vision

Do you ever feel like something is stuck in your eye or causing irritation? Do you have redness, burning, excessive tearing or blurry vision?


Beyond Fashion: A Shield For Your Eyes

Sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory; they serve a crucial role in protecting our eyes from harmful UV rays and reducing the risk of eye-related health issues.


What Is Macular Degeneration?

If you've noticed a sudden, gradual, or progressive decrease in your central vision (the part you see when you look straight ahead) and are over 45 years of age, then the chances are that you have some form of macular degeneration...


Are Eye Drops Ok to Use With Contacts?

New contact lens wearers need to be aware there are some restrictions to using eye drops while they're wearing contact lenses. Even so, there are those times when a person needs to use drops, and they may not necessarily be compatible with contacts (e.g., eye drops for allergies). When these situations arise...


What Is Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a vision condition that affects both near and distant vision. It occurs when the cornea — the clear, dome-shaped front surface of the eye — is shaped differently from one side to another. This irregular shape causes light entering your eye to focus incorrectly on your retina, resulting in blurred vision...


Hybrid Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are an effective, low-maintenance way to treat your eyes. However, they come with their own set of problems. They can get lost easily, the lenses can dry out and cause painful eye infections, and they have a high risk of allergies in those who wear them regularly....


What Is Vision Therapy?

Vision therapy has received increasing attention from the public over the past few years, and it's no wonder why: this treatment approach for eye conditions like lazy eye, double vision, amblyopia, and more can have an incredible impact on patients' lives....


All About Ortho K Lenses / CRT

You might have heard about the term Ortho-K, but what does it refer to, and is it suitable for you or your children? CV Optometry enlightens you about it...


What Is Keratoconus and Corneal Disease?

Keratoconus is a degenerative, progressive disease in which the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape losing its natural symmetry. KERATO (cornea) and CONUS (cone-shaped) are derived from the changes that happen to the cornea...


Have Color Blindness?

Over 300 million people deal with color blindness and it can be a huge obstacle in their everyday lives. Around 10% of men and 0.5% of women are affected by color blindness. Color blindness significantly affects a person's ability to perform daily tasks, such as driving a car or playing sports — activities that require a depth perception, which is lost due to the inability to distinguish between different colors...


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