Staring at a digital device without taking breaks!
Focusing on a screen for long periods reduces your blink rate. This can lead to dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, and just general eye strain. Ask us what we recommend you do during your screen time.
Ignoring symptoms of dryness!
Burning, excessive tearing, stinging, or sandy feeling eyes are common signs of dry eye disease. Don’t just “live with it”, allow us to help you resolve the symptoms.
Sleeping in your contact lenses!
Any single time you sleep with your contacts still on your eyes increases your risk of infection, inflammation, and significant discomfort. Let us give you proper lens hygiene instructions.
Never replacing your contact lens cases!
A significant source of potential bacterial contamination is the lens case is itself. Most bottles of contact lens solution come with a new case, make sure you are changing it out for a new one every 3-6 months.
Cleaning your glasses with your clothes!
Even soft fabrics used for clothing can create tiny scratches that affect your lenses and their coatings over time. Let us get you a microfiber lens cloth that we know can be used with any spectacle lenses.
Holding your phone way too close to your eyes!
After any extended period of doing close-up work, the eyes can feel fatigued and contribute to symptoms of digital eye strain. Show us how you normally hold and use your devices so we can recommend how to modify your habits
Using sunglasses that don’t have 100% UV protection!
Not all sunglasses are created equal. Long-term UV exposure increases the risk of cataracts, pterygium, and even cancerous growths. Allow us to educate you on UVA/UVB protection and polarized lenses.
Waiting until your vision gets worse to schedule your annual eye exam!
Many serious conditions of the eye, including glaucoma and retinal diseases, can begin to progress with subtle or even no symptoms. Trust us to give you a comprehensive eye exam and protect your sight.
