We’ve all done it. Rubbing your eyes can be a reflexive impulse, indicating that your eyes are irritated. The temporary relief from rubbing your eyes may ease discomfort when they’re tired, dry, or responding to allergens. While it may seem harmless, rubbing your eyes for too long, too often, or too firmly can damage them. […]
Can I Wear Blue Light Lenses All the Time?
What is Blue Light ? The visible spectrum is made up of the visible light that the human eye can detect, consisting of wavelengths of light from approximately 380 to 700 nanometers. Wavelengths shorter than this are in the ultraviolet range and wavelengths longer than this are in the infrared range—both of these are invisible […]
How Heat Can Cause Dry Eye During Winter
Controlling Causes of Dry Eyes Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and increase your eye health risks. One Ontario-based study estimates more than 6 million Canadian adults suffer from dry eye disease. While many types of dry eye treatments are available, sometimes controlling the environmental conditions is the best medicine. So, whether you’re experiencing dry eyes […]