Caring for your family’s vision health is a big responsibility. Fortunately, Hardin Valley Eyecare & Optical provides vision care for patients at every stage of life. From the cradle to your golden years, our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for your whole family. Men are at higher risk of diabetes …
People often have various questions about eye drops. This is especially true if they’re using them for the first time or have specific concerns about their eye health. When talking to your Knoxville optometrist, it’s important to ask whatever questions you may have about eye drops. This will ensure you get the best results with …
As every new academic year approaches, it’s important to prioritize your child’s eye health. This helps to ensure they have a successful and comfortable learning experience. In this blog, we’ll explore essential tips to safeguard your little one’s vision throughout the school year. Back-to-school basics for your child’s eye and vision health include: Getting regular …
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It may be tempting after a long, hard day to go to bed without taking your contacts out. In moments like these, you may wonder, “Can you sleep with contacts in?” The truth is that sleeping with contacts raises your risk of vision problems. Sleeping in your contacts raises the risk of eye infection and …
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Dry eye can be a year-round problem. For some people, it may only feel like a minor irritation. For others, it can appear as a constant gritty feeling that they just can’t seem to shake. To help your eyes feel comfortable every day, we’ve provided some of our favorite tips for preventing dry eye. Ways …
“Ulcers” and “eyes”—those are two words you never want to hear used in the same sentence. Yet people who wear their contact lenses for too long risk that and more. Some individuals are more prone to risks associated with wearing contacts. Misuse and not caring for your contacts properly can cause issues such as ulcers …
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As concern grows over blue light, you may wonder if you can get eye damage from cell phone use. Your vision is an essential part of your life, so it’s good and natural that you want to protect it. Fortunately, many of the so-called dangers from blue light are overexaggerated. Cell phones and other digital …
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It would be nice if your eyes could clearly tell you that your glasses prescription wasn’t cutting it anymore. As it is, your eyesight can change so subtly that you don’t notice until your annual eye exam. Instead, you may notice one of the clear signs your eye prescription has changed. Clear signs that your …
As awareness of dry eye syndrome grows, more and more people are speaking up about its symptoms. This includes eyes that are: Dry Stinging Burning Gritty Red People who wear contacts are at an increased risk of dry eye syndrome. According to one study, 10 – 15% of wearers stop wearing contacts due to dry …
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Taking a dip is one of the best parts of summer. Unfortunately, this is never a good idea if you wear contacts. Bacteria can use your contacts to infect your eyes and possibly cause long-term harm to your vision. In this blog, we look at how contact lenses and swimming don’t mix, along with how …
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