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Prescription sunglasses are not just a fashion statement; they offer essential protection and visual clarity tailored to your specific needs. Whether you're driving, hiking, or...

Scleral lenses have revolutionized vision correction for many individuals with unique eye conditions. Whether you're considering scleral lenses for yourself or simply seeking more information,...

Discover the numerous benefits of annual eye exams with Loudoun Eye Associates in Ashburn. Our comprehensive checkups offer clear vision, early detection of eye conditions,...

Did you know that small adjustments to daily routines can significantly impact your child's eye health? From nutrition to outdoor playtime, read on to discover...

Explore the importance of regular eye exams and their pivotal role in preserving eye health and detecting early signs of diseases.

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for glaucoma, a stealthy eye condition that requires attention and prompt care.

Did you know that your eyes are often the first line of defense when it comes to detecting and treating many common systemic diseases and...

Blurry vision over age 40? Skip the reading glasses. Find out why multifocal contact lenses are ideal for presbyopia.

Your child's education is very important. His/her success or failure in this most important part of life will effect him/her from childhood into adulthood. If...

Vision problems in children are easy to miss. Children don’t always notice problems themselves, and may not have the words to describe them. Here are...

Did you know that pregnancy hormones can affect your vision? Read on to learn about the possible visual changes that some women may experience while...

If you wear contact lenses (other than daily disposable lenses), remember to rinse, disinfect and replace them regularly to prevent eye infections. Schedule a contact...

For many children, learning via a digital device has become routine, and their eyes are paying the price. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize digital...

Creating healthy living habits is a great way to preserve your vision throughout your lifetime. These can help keep your eyes healthy and your vision...

Astigmatism is a non-spherical cornea that causes blurred vision. Here are 7 frequently asked questions and answers regarding this very common refractive error.

Eye care is just as important for children as it is for adults. The sooner you teach your children how to care for their eyes,...

Do your eyes become irritated and itchy when you wear contact lenses? Could be dry eye syndrome, allergies or the contact lenses themselves. Read on...

Playing outdoors offers numerous benefits, including delaying the onset of myopia. Read on to learn why that is, and learn why slowing myopia progression is...

Dry eye syndrome can cause dry, red, itchy, irritated eyes. While eye drops or artificial tears provide relief to some individuals, they may not be...

If you wear contact lenses, you likely appreciate the freedom it provides. But did you know that wearing contact lenses in water or while sleeping...

Here’s a glimpse into the life of Kenneth, a keratoconus patient. Read on to learn about his struggle with this eye disease, and how scleral...

Dilated eye exams make it possible for eye doctors to better assess your eye health and are the only way to detect certain eye diseases.

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more than just blurry vision. Here’s why parents of myopic children should consider myopia control, and what we can do to...

Myopia is an eye condition with increasing prevalence. While there is a lot of information out there on myopia, there are also many misconceptions. Read...

People with astigmatism may wonder whether they can wear contact lenses. They absolutely can! The two main contact lens choices for astigmatism are scleral lenses...

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases causing damage to the optic nerve that can lead to vision loss or blindness. While there is a...

Ever wonder why your eyes tear up when you chop an onion? Here’s why these savory bulbs make you cry, and how you can reduce...

Scleral contact lenses were designed to vault over irregular corneas to create a smooth optical surface that provides sharp, comfortable vision. Here are 5 facts...

The older one gets, the more the eye changes and the higher the risk of developing sight-threatening conditions. Learn about why middle-aged people need reading...

Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially sight-threatening condition caused by high blood sugar levels in diabetics. Fortunately, your eye doctor can advise on how to manage...

If you wear glasses and a face mask, you’ve probably struggled with “mask fog.”  Your lenses get all misty, requiring you to wipe your eyewear...

How to prevent conjunctivitis and protect your eyes When you have a virus, especially one that causes a hacking cough, runny nose, and other symptoms...

Countless people around the world wear daily disposable contact lenses or dailies. These popular single-use lenses are removed and discarded at the end of each...

Tele-optometry is a branch of telemedicine that can cover a wide range of problems and treatments related to vision and ocular health. Tele-medicine delivers medical...

Get an eye exam to check the fit of your glasses Tips and guidelines are all over the internet about how to choose the perfect...

Everyone seems to be staring at a screen these days, whether their computer, their smartphone or another digital device. The stress it puts on your...

Before our eye doctor answers the question about whether or not contacts can help you achieve 20/20 vision, let’s discuss what those numbers mean. Everyone...

Smoking harms nearly every system in your body — including your eyes. Though we are all aware of the health effects associated with smoking, such...

At this time of year when the sun sets earlier, many people are affected by night blindness. Night blindness or nyctalopia refers to difficulty seeing...

Whether you live in a cold climate or have visited one in the winter, you have probably seen someone who just walked in from the...

Good Eye Care Habits & Hygiene By practicing good eye care habits and hygiene, you can prevent many vision problems from occurring. Eye problems and...

September Is Sports Eye Safety Month! Ocular sports trauma is among the leading causes of permanent vision loss in North America. Tens of thousands of...

Loudoun Eye Associates Eye Clinic in Ashburn, Virginia Do contacts make your vision worse? You have just visited our eye care clinic for an eye...

This summer, whether you're headed across state lines on a family road trip, flying off to Europe, grabbing a quick weekend getaway, or taking a...

Do you wait until you notice a problem before visiting your eye doctor for an eye exam? Or do you schedule routine check-ups? Many people...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the USA; in Canada, Mental Health week is May 6th to 12th. Since 1949, it has been observed...

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month in the USA and Canada, a time when those living with the disorder, their family members, friends, and community come...

Spring is a season of new beginnings, when the cold harsh winter months are behind us, flowers bloom, and people begin spending more time outdoors....

Most of us have the basics: bleach, oven cleaner, air freshener, furniture polish, and window spray. Did you know that chemicals found in these kinds...

Many eye diseases are associated with aging, and even before you notice any problems, it is common for one of these conditions to be detected...

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma, a silent eye disease, is the most common form of irreversible blindness in the world....

Brush Up Before You Dress Up Halloween is one of the most fun times of the year for children and adults alike. When else do...

Regular exercise is an essential component of overall health and wellness. It is proven that exercise reduces sickness and disease; it increases strength, immunity, and...

How can I keep my Eyes healthy as I get old Getting old doesn't have to be synonymous with vision loss. There is a lot...

What Is Progressive Myopia? Nearsightedness or myopia is one of the most prevalent eye disorders worldwide and its incidence is increasing. In fact by 2050,...

Sure, sunglasses might add the final touches to your chic ensemble, but the real reason to purchase your shades is to protect your eyes from...

Vision is a critical component to succeed as an athlete and this doesn’t just mean having 20/20 vision. There are a number of visual processes...

April is Women’s Eye Health Month in the USA and May is Healthy Vision month in Canada too, so let’s take the opportunity to look...

Infant Eyesight Despite nine months of growth in utero, babies are not born with fully developed eyes and vision - just like they can't walk...

It’s that time of the year again. Each February, the optometric community bands together to create awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a...

While most people have sunglasses high on their packing list for a tropical vacation, many people don’t consider it as much of a priority for...

As the season to deck the halls arrives, make sure that you aren’t one of the many people who find themselves celebrating in the urgent...

The New Year is coming and many people include healthier eating and exercise in their resolutions for the year ahead. Well other than weight loss...

October is World Blindness Awareness Month, an initiative started to help the public to understand the realities of visual impairment and how it affects the...

On August 21st, for the first time since 1979, a solar eclipse will be visible across North America. What's even more historic is that it...

What Exactly Is a Black Eye? A black eye, also known as a periorbital hematoma, is usually not an injury of the actual eye (which...

You Don’t Have to Live With Dry Eyes Have you noticed that your eyes feel chronically dry, itchy, scratchy or even sometimes watery? Many people...

Hey women! Did you know that women are more likely to suffer from vision problems and are at higher risk of permanent vision loss than...

Eye color is a hereditary trait that depends on the genes of both parents, as well as a little bit of mystery. The color of...

Age-related macular degeneration is a serious condition that can threaten your vision and general well-being. Characterized by the deterioration of the central area of the...

Your toddler may show every sign of good eyesight including the ability to see objects in the distance, however that doesn't necessarily mean that he...

Make your resolution for healthy vision this year with increased awareness of the leading cause of blindness worldwide.

Chances are it affects you or someone you know. November has been dedicated as a time to spread awareness about the disease, its risk factors...

Since studies show that learning is 80% visual, children with untreated vision problems can really suffer when it comes to school. Most people think that...

We have all seen the futuristic thrillers that use high-tech eye scanning identification systems but nowadays the technology does exist to use them in real...

After the age of 50 most people will eventually be diagnosed with cataracts. Cataracts are when the natural crystalline lens of the eyes become clouded,...

When people think of workplace dangers to the eyes, it is usually machinery, chemicals or construction materials that come to mind.  However, a growing danger...

This year, make healthy eyes and vision your resolution. Find out if you or a loved one is at risk for glaucoma, and take steps...

Have you ever thought about how vision works? It's an incredible system and process!

Beware this Halloween and think before you blink (in decorative contact lenses that is)! Sure, decorative contact lenses can enhance any Halloween costume, but if...

Over the centuries there have been a lot of old-wives tales circulating about eyes and vision. You know, like the one that if someone hits...

A baby’s visual system develops gradually over the first few months of life. They have to learn to focus and move their eyes, and use...

There is a lot more that goes into finding the right pair of sunglasses than just fit and fashion.  While it’s important to look and...

Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss in the United States and Canada. Here are 6 things you need to know. 1. Chances are...

Independence Day may have passed but fireworks season is still in full swing and fireworks-related injury and death is a real and serious danger.  According...

Your eyes are constantly at work for you, playing a vital role as you navigate through each day. As May is healthy vision month, here...

Last week, people in South America, Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia and the Middle East saw a solar eclipse. As you may have...

Digital devices have impacted our world in so many positive ways, allowing us to connect, work, play and get information at the speed of light....

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.  Glaucoma is a serious, vision threatening disease. You can save your eyesight, by knowing the facts. Are you at risk...

Winter break is in a few weeks and, with college students finding their way home for the holidays, it is a good time for parents to...

November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month. Do you know the facts?

October is 'Eye Injury Prevention Month' in the USA and 'Eye Health Month' in Canada. There are about 285 million people living with blindness and...

The new school year has kicked off and you can tick off purchasing all that back to school equipment. Now, it's time to think about...

Have you ever wondered what your eyes do when you finally close them after a long day of visual processing and stimulation? Let's take a...

The heat of long summer days is nearly upon us. As the sun's rays intensify and people spend more time outdoors in the sunshine it...

It can be devastating for a tween or teen to be told he or she needs to wear glasses, especially if it is sudden. Many...

Spring is on the way. Soon the sun will be shining, the flowers blooming and allergy season will be upon us. If you have allergies,...

There are so many people who spend hours a day, if not most of the day working on a computer or mobile device. They usually...

It's been said that your eyes are the window to your soul. Well, research is showing that your eyes are a window to a lot...

7 Facts You Should Know About Glaucoma Glaucoma, which refers to a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, is often called 'the...