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Key Takeaways Light sensitivity, also called photophobia, can range from mild irritation to real pain. Dry eye, inflammation inside the eye, cataracts, and corneal scratches can each play a role. Migraines, head injuries, and certain medications can also raise your sensitivity to light. Eye pain, redness, vision changes, fever, or sensitivity after a head knock…

Key Takeaways Stress can show up in your eyes through blurry vision, twitching, and light sensitivity. Most stress-related vision changes are short-term and settle once you are able to calm down. Ongoing stress may raise eye pressure and make dry eye flare up. Simple habits like the 20-20-20 rule, movement, and steady sleep help give…

Key Takeaways Wash and dry your hands before you touch a lens, every single time. Use fresh sterile solution, never tap water, saliva, or yesterday's leftovers. Rinse your case daily, air-dry it upside down, and swap it every 3 months. Take lenses out before showers, pools, hot tubs, and sleep. Redness, blurred vision, or a…

Key Takeaways Astigmatism happens when your cornea or lens curves unevenly, which can blur vision at all distances. It's a common eye shape difference, not a disease. Signs include blurry vision, eyestrain, headaches, and trouble seeing at night. Kids often don't notice blurry vision, so regular screenings help catch it early. Glasses, contact lenses, and…

Key Takeaways High blood sugar can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes over time. Early diabetic eye changes often show no symptoms, so yearly exams matter. Blurry vision, floaters, and faded colours can signal a problem worth checking. Steady blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol help protect your sight. A dilated exam can…

Your eyes can water, itch, and feel scratchy at the same time, making it hard to figure out what's actually going on. That confusion is common because allergies and dry eye share a lot of the same symptoms. Yes, allergies can make dry eye worse, because allergens spark inflammation that breaks down your tear film and leaves…

You might notice a small pink or fleshy patch creeping across the white of your eye. Many people know this growth by the nickname "surfer's eye," but optometrists call it a pterygium. A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of tissue on the clear surface of your eye that can spread onto the cornea, and most…