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08/20/2025

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can develop slowly and painlessly, without obvious symptoms — until significant vision loss has occurred. At VisualEyes Optometrists, we want to raise awareness about one important risk factor that many people overlook: genetics.

Alexandria Virginia Eye Care Doctor Addresses The Role of Genetics in Glaucoma https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/alexandria-virginia-eye-care-doctor-addresses-the-role-of-genetics-in-glaucoma

08/11/2025

Summer brings sunshine, vacations, and poolside fun — but it also brings a noticeable rise in cases of conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. Warmer weather creates the perfect conditions for bacteria and viruses to spread more easily, especially in crowded places like swimming pools, summer camps, and public transportation. Add in allergens like pollen and dust, chlorine from pools, and the tendency to rub your eyes with unwashed hands, and it's no surprise that eye infections are more common during this time of year.

Vision Care: Conjunctivitis Spikes in Summer — How to Avoid It https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/vision-care-conjunctivitis-spikes-in-summer-how-to-avoid-it

07/24/2025

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults over 50—and the earlier it’s detected, the better your chances of preserving your sight. At Visual Eyes Optometrists, we believe that awareness is your best defense. Knowing the early warning signs of macular degeneration could help you catch the condition before it progresses too far.

Early Warning Signs of Macular Degeneration Don’t Ignore Them: https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/early-warning-signs-of-macular-degeneration-dont-ignore-them

07/08/2025

Wearing contact lenses can be a game-changer for your vision and lifestyle — but discomfort can quickly put a damper on the experience. At VisualEyes Optometrists, we want every lens wearer to enjoy clear vision without irritation or dryness.

Tips to Maximize Comfort When Wearing Contact Lenses https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/tips-to-maximize-comfort-when-wearing-contact-lenses

06/24/2025

Considering LASIK but feeling unsure about lasers near your eyes? You're not alone — many patients worry about the risks, but what they don’t always realize is how far LASIK technology has come.

How Modern LASIK Technology Improves Vision Precision and Safety

06/11/2025

If you’re living with diabetes, managing your blood sugar isn’t just about your overall health—it’s also one of the most important things you can do to protect your eyesight.

How Blood Sugar Control Helps Protect Your Vision https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/how-blood-sugar-control-helps-protect-your-vision

05/24/2025

At VisualEyes Optometrists, we understand how important it is for children to have clear, healthy vision. Vision problems like nearsightedness (myopia) can affect a child’s ability to succeed in school, sports, and everyday activities. That's why we're excited to introduce corneal reshaping (also known as orthokeratology or Ortho-K) as a safe and effective solution for managing your child's vision.

The Impact of Corneal Reshaping on Children’s Vision: Why Early Intervention Matters
https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/the-impact-of-corneal-reshaping-on-childrens-vision-why-early-intervention-matters

05/12/2025

At VisualEyes Optometrists, we believe that understanding the role of eye pressure in glaucoma is key to preserving your vision. Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can lead to irreversible vision loss if not diagnosed and treated early. One of the most critical factors in the development of glaucoma is eye pressure, or intraocular pressure (IOP). But what exactly does eye pressure mean, and how does it relate to glaucoma?

VisualEyes Optometrists: The Role of Eye Pressure in Glaucoma: https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/visualeyes-optometrists-the-role-of-eye-pressure-in-glaucoma

05/01/2025

If you're in your 40s or older and suddenly find yourself holding your phone or book at arm’s length to read the text clearly, you're not alone. This is often one of the earliest signs of presbyopia, a common age-related vision change that affects nearly everyone at some point. At VisualEyes Optometrists, we help patients recognize the signs early and find personalized solutions to maintain clear, comfortable vision.

Signs of Eye Disease “Presbyopia” - Don’t Ignore Them: https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/signs-of-eye-disease-presbyopia-dont-ignore-them

04/04/2025

As we age, vision changes are a natural part of life. For many seniors, low vision can make everyday tasks like reading, driving, or enjoying hobbies more challenging. But there’s good news! Low Vision Therapy is an innovative solution that can help seniors maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

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https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/the-benefits-of-low-vision-therapy-for-seniors-will-change-your-life-for-the-better

03/19/2025

Choosing the perfect eyeglass frames can feel like a big decision. After all, glasses aren’t just a tool for better vision—they’re also an important part of your personal style! At VisualEyes Optometrists, we’re here to help you find the right eyeglass frame style that enhances your look and suits your lifestyle. Here are some tips to help guide you in selecting the perfect pair.

Learn more: https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/choosing-the-right-eyeglass-frame-for-your-facial-construct

02/25/2025

How to Properly Care for Your Contact Lenses: Simple Steps for Comfort and Longevity

At VisualEyes Optometrists, we want to help you keep your contact lenses clean, safe, and comfortable. Proper care is essential to avoid irritation, infections, and discomfort. Here are some key tips for lens care:
https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/how-to-properly-care-for-your-contact-lenses-simple-steps-for-comfort-and-longevity

05/18/2021

EYE CARE: A Healthy Eye Is An Essential Wealth

Your eyes require preventative maintenance just as like your teeth and gums. It is very important to keep your eyesight tuned and at its best. By practicing preventative maintenance on your eyesight, you ensure the best chance to maximize vision health as you age. You give yourself the best chance of developing eye diseases and infections such as cataract, glaucoma and many more. Always remember, a healthy eye is an essential wealth of everyone.

Read more on the blog https://visualeyesoptometrists.com/visualeyes-optometrists-blog/eye-care-a-healthy-eye-is-an-essential-wealth

01/20/2021

VISION THERAPY: Ensures Visual Comfort, Relaxing Eyes and Efficiency

Many adults and children are experiencing visual challenges that require vision therapy in order to normalize their visual skills in reading, writing, and learning that refer to eye movement and focusing skills, eye-hand coordination, etc. In this case, it is required to undergo vision therapy assistance to resolve this problem and improve their visual comfort, providing a relaxing eye and making their efficiency level upright.

The Vision Therapy program focuses on improving a person’s visual abilities. It uses different methods covering eye exercises, testing, patching lenses, and prisms in order to treat several ranges of visual problems. There are children or adults experiencing problems while reading like skipping some lines or reread lines or using a finger to maintain the place. Others are finding difficulty in holding the reading material being placed very close to their eyes than the normal distance. With Vision therapy, you are assured that it is a safe, drug-free, and effective method following a progressive visual procedure that is being performed under a doctor’s supervision. This approach is an individualized approach to meet the visual needs of each patient.

The Vision Therapy will ensure that the patient will develop or improve the basic visual skills and abilities of the patient. Further, the treatment uses special tools specifically designed for unique vision therapy activities. It offers a big assurance that the patient fully improves in all aspects of eye health, vision, and visual skills.

For more tips on Vision therapy, contact Visual Eyes Optometrists.

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12/18/2020

EYE CARE: Say A Warm Hello To Healthy Eyes

In all conditions taking care of your eyes will always be at the top of your priorities. Your eyes are a very important part of your health as such never take your eyes for granted. It is because most people rely on their eyes to see and appreciate the beauty of the world around them. However, some eye diseases will lead to vision loss hence before it happened it is important to identify and treat the eye diseases as early as possible.

There are many ways to help keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing the best in the world. There are things that will help keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Nothing will be replaced by eating a healthy and balanced diet. Healthy foods coming from fruits and vegetables and eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids will naturally support your eyes. There are some protective eyewear that you will use in case of too much exposure to sunlight or if too much reading or watching TV. And maintaining to be physically fit by doing regular exercise will prevent or control diabetes or high blood pressure that will give you a higher risk of getting glaucoma.

Everyone needs total eye care to give you clear eyesight and avoid eye diseases. For adults getting some vision screenings during their checkups is very favorable. However more advantage if a comprehensive dilated eye exam is being provided because it will help determine if you are at higher risk of developing an eye disease.

For more tips on eye care, contact Visual Eyes Optometrists.

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11/26/2020

Thanksgiving Reflections from Our Team to Yours

We have all been challenged this year. But, never have we felt closer to our family, staff, customers, and vendors. For this we can give Thanks. The Covid-19 pandemic challenged our business as it did each and every business across our great nation. But, we would like to share with you the positives that came out of this experience.

Our families, our staff, our customers, and our vendors all remind us of the blessing it is to own and operate. The support that you have all provided, and continue to provide, during one of the most troubling and challenging times in American history is nothing short of humbling. That we in our own way returned some of that support to you has us arriving this Thanksgiving season with a deeper appreciation for our relationship with you. We move forward with an extraordinary focus to ensure that the quality of our service meets your needs, expectations, and earns your continued and highly valued trust. We do this with confidence that, together, we all will make it through the unique challenges that lay ahead.

In many ways we have more to be thankful for this year than ever before. This Thanksgiving season, we continue to reflect, recognize, give thanks, and be warmed by you all. As always, we invite you to contact us anytime with ideas, questions, and/or concerns. Thank you, and sincere "Happy Thanksgiving" wishes to you all!

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11/17/2020

Dedicating Time To Your Eye Care Shows Off Your Personality

As the famous William Shakespeare said eyes are the windows to your soul. Because your eyes do not lie, it reveals the truth no matter what face you put on in any situation. It is the way to know another person by looking them in the eyes and observe what they reveal about their emotions. And through the eyes, you will easily shape up the personality of the person. Therefore, it is very important to dedicate time to your eye care as it reflects your whole being and the most powerful social signal that plays a vital role in developing your personality.

It is very important to treat eye diseases as early as possible. Everyone requires an eye checkup or check for their vision and eye problems from time to time. The eyesight test will ensure that your vision and eye problems are addressed to in case of possible eye diseases that will be easily identified and treated. There are Eye Care Specialists that will administer the vision screenings during the checkups. Especially for adults who really need more than a vision screening instead they need a more comprehensive dilated eye exam. Your eyes will get the proper care as often as your health care provider recommends it or if you have any new vision problems. And just as it is important to keep your body healthy and you also need to keep your eyes healthy.

Some eye diseases have warning signs hence it is just proper to get some comprehensive dilated eye exams. This test is the best way to detect eye diseases in their early stages especially when they are easier to treat. More so as always continuously dedicating time to your eye care will help keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing your best and which your personality will show to the world.

For more tips on Eye care, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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11/10/2020

VISION THERAPY: Guarantees An Effortless Feeling of Comfort

Celebrate the quality of your vision today, but realize that great vision is never guaranteed. This is especially true if you do not engage in professional vision care.

At any stage in life, the threat of eye disease or age-related vision deterioration will challenge your quality of life. Age and illnesses are common problems that diminish your vision health. Non-vision specific health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and others threaten vision health. Vision therapy will give you the normal functioning of your vision and the capability of recovering your vision.

Vision therapy is a gradual process in progression in the entire period of treatment. It is safe, drug-free and effective for both children and adults depending on the case. It is performed under doctor supervision and a treatment plan is performed in the individual to fit the visual needs of the patient. With Vision therapy, it totally improves the visual comfort, ease and efficiency of a patient. When the vision therapy work-up is completed in every patient, it will give a confirmed validation whether the patient requires vision therapy. Further, the more vision therapy evaluations on the patient are performed, the more it gives security and understanding of the contributing factors that will affect how the patient will respond in the therapy.

Any successful treatment will depend on the response of the patient as such it is important that the patient will feel comfortable with the treatment plan. The patient knowledge of Vision therapy sessions that will be conducted is necessary. During the period of the treatment, the doctor will know how the patient responds. After which a re-evaluation is done to determine the progress made and from there assessed the remaining course of therapy.

For more tips on vision therapy, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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10/06/2020

EYE CARE: Save Your Vision For A Happier And Easier Life

Believe it or not, both young and old should get regular vision screening and check-ups in order to care for their eyes. However, as we age maintaining eye health is essential. Eyes are muscles and just like the other muscles in your body, they get less limber and flexible as well get older. Eyesight is very essential to our well-being, it is important to care for our eyes and keep them healthy and strong. In order to keep your eyes healthy and to maintain your eyesight for as long as possible, it is necessary to have your eyes checked as often as your health care provider recommends. Just as important as keeping your mind and body healthy, the same goes for your eyes.

Some suggestions to help you take care of your eyes.

* Proper nutrition and a healthy balanced diet including plenty of fruits and vegetables, fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids like salmon and tuna will help keep you eyes flexible and strong.

* Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity poses a risk of developing diabetes which can bring about glaucoma. The risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol also pose a problem for your eyes and vision.

* Eye diseases are genetic. If a family member has an eye disease it is impotant that you inform your health care provider. You should also take some precautionary measures to avoid eye disease through check-ups and eyecare.

* As we age, we are at higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases and conditions. Before this happens, go to your health provider to have your eyes checked and lower your risk of vision loss.

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For more information on eye care, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

09/12/2020

Smart Eye Care Tips from Visual Eyes Optometrists

As the saying goes your eyes are the window to the soul. Eyes are an essential organ of your body and provide signals on a wide range of health issues. Because your eyes are the most exposed parts of your body, they require special protection to maintain and improve your eyesight.

There are a number of simple actions that you can take to protect your eyes and keep them healthy. The first and topmost prevention is protecting your eyes from the sun. The sun is your source of energy and provides critical life support in your body however it can do damage to your vision. The ultraviolet (or UV) radiation brings much of the danger posed by sunlight that burns your skin and eyes and causes long-term damage when left unprotected. Hence to protect your eyes from sun and UV damage by wearing sunglasses with UV protection outdoors and wear a hat or cap with a wide brim. Adding more, protecting your eyes against eye strain is especially important. There are times when you ignore the great danger to your eyes.

Overworked eyes are prone to short term and long-term eye and vision problems. Hence it is necessary to take breaks during computer work. A few minutes breaks away from the computer will help and rest your eyes occasionally by looking around the room. Lastly, it is crucial to provide good lighting for your eyes. Your eyes need sufficient light to read and read, work on the computer, or watch TV. Because in low light or dark, your eyes will have to work harder than causes strain.

Regular visits to your eye doctor are the best preventative maintenance in caring for your eyes. Good vision will contribute to improve athletic skills and better movement and also improve learning and comprehension and ultimately gives a quality of life. With regular eye care, Optometrists will protect you against avoidable vision problems and deliver you the maximum in vision-related quality of life.

For more tips eyecare tips, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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09/10/2020

The Importance of Eye Exams For Kids

Like adults, kids too need to have their eyes checked by an optometrist annually. Eye exams for kids are intended to detect any child vision problems early.

Unable to see clearly at such a young age has a huge impact on their learning, visual task performance, social development, and athletic competitiveness. Learning is 80% visual, reading and writing require the eye to see clearly what they need to read and write. So imagine the struggle of your kid having poor eyesight.

Importance of Comprehensive Eye Exam For Kids

The eye exam makes use of the Snellen Eye Chart to diagnose many vision problems not merely nearsightedness and farsightedness. These include astigmatism, visual perception, hand-eye coordination, and essential binocular vision skills such as tracking, focusing, and learning. Apparently, the abovementioned eye conditions can adversely affect the child's learning if left unattended.

Since kids can't fully express themselves verbally or rather too young to distinguish the difference between having good or poor eyesight, it would be difficult to early diagnose an eye problem if annual comprehensive eye exams are missed. There's a tendency of getting misdiagnosed with a behavioral problem because they exhibit multiple learning disorder symptoms.

Unlike adults, children don’t have the vocabulary or understanding to recognize what “good eyesight” is supposed to be like. They only have their own experience to go off of, so if it hurts to focus on close-up work for long, they probably won’t know why. They might believe they’re not smart enough for school. They might, in fact, display a lot of the symptoms common in learning disorders, and without a comprehensive eye exam, there’s a good chance they’ll be misdiagnosed with one.

While there are some eye problems that can be readily detected, there are other conditions with subtle symptoms such as reading comprehension issues, difficulty performing or completing school tasks, very short attention span, fidgeting, frequent blinking and rubbing of the eye, headaches that are prevalent and a habit of covering one eye.

Sending your kids to your trusted optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam to rule out or determine any eye problem at an early stage to address it right away before the condition gets worse.
Looking for a certified eye doctor in Fairfax, VA, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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07/31/2020

How to Protect Your Eyes At Work

No matter what sort of job you have, your eyes will be exposed to various health or injury risks. Even though you are working in a less hazardous environment like offices, you are still prone to develop digital eye strain from spending too much time using the computer.

While staring at the monitor screen for long periods won't result in permanent damage, it can exhaust and irritate your eyes. Digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome manifests symptoms which include dry eyes, headache, neck pain, back strain, and inattentiveness. These manifestations can negatively affect your productivity.

In order to minimize the effects of digital eye strain, you may do the following:

* blink more often

* drink lots of water

* reposition your monitor from time to time

* make use of an anti-glare screen or computer glasses

* follow the 20-20-20 rule (20 minutes, spend 20 seconds looking at something 20 feet away)

* regularly visit your eye doctor for an eye exam

So how about those working in a hazardous environment like construction sites, production and assembly lines, live line electrical work, chemical laboratories, etc? Sadly, a lot of workers in these field of work experience eye injuries daily. However, eye injuries are 90% preventable. These workers are provided with specialized working protective gear which consists of suits made from special fabrics, safety glasses/goggles, hard hats or helmets, face shields and so on. Wear this protective equipment properly when working in harsh job sites. This will keep your eyes safe from potential injuries.

For more eye care tips, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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07/16/2020

Stay Active as a Preventative Measure Against Eye Problems

Did you know that regular exercise not only promotes muscular and mental wellness, but is also an excellent preventative measure to combat eye problems. Working out at least three times a week can reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. Joining a fitness club is not a pre-requisite, (although fitness trainers can program a specific workout that is suitable for you), there are a bunch of physical activities that you can do outside the gym. Walking, jogging, home workouts, or engaging in a sport to name a few are other great ways to keep an active lifestyle. What's important is that you do it regularly.

Staying active contributes greatly to preventing sight-threatening diseases. The risk of vision loss is usually aggravated by health conditions including increased blood pressure and Type 2 Diabetes. Glaucoma, macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts are commonly associated with diabetes specifically.

Regular exercise will not only guarantee overall wellness but is also an excellent preventative measure to combat eye problems. Working out at least three times a week can reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. Joining a fitness club is not a pre-requisite, (although fitness trainers can program a specific workout that is suitable for you), there are a bunch of physical activities that you can do outside the gym. Walking, jogging, home workouts, or engaging in a sport to name a few are other great ways to keep an active lifestyle. What's important is that you do it regularly.

Finally, eating healthy foods, regular exercise, and taking regular eye exams are necessary to keep track of your eye health. It is especially important to detect eye issues at an early stage to prevent it from worsening.

For more eye care health tips, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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06/25/2020

Your Risk of Photokeratitis

Your eye glasses or sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement. In fact, they serve a more important purpose than that. Sunglasses protect your eyes from getting sunburned when you are staying outdoors. Most sunglasses nowadays are designed with UV protection system to protect your eyes from getting “toasted” or medically termed as photokeratitis.

Photokeratitis is a common condition usually developed after spending brief stints under the sun. Now don't get too worried about it if you have the condition, in most cases they are resolved in just a few days. However, if you are regularly exposed in areas with vast quantities of UV light, you may eventually develop serious eye problems, such as cataracts.

Mild cases of photokeratitis are short-lived, they diminish without treatment after a few days - so long as you won't stay too long under the sun.

You may feel the following manifestations when you have a photokeratitis:

* Feels like there something foreign that gets into your eyes
* red eyes
* unable to tolerate bright lights
* watery eyes

While symptoms of mild cases of photokeratitis are short-term, those people who are constantly exposed to large amounts of UV light without protection have the higher risk of developing age-related macular degeneration like or cataracts.

If you think you have this case, it is very advisable to seek professional help. Your eye doctor or optometrist can help you find the best treatment for your sun-damaged eyes. Contact VisualEyes Optometrists we can properly assess your condition and provide you with the best treatment.

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06/14/2020

How To Keep Your Contact Lenses Sterile

If you think it is safe to soak and store your contact lens in clean water, think again. Contact lenses are designed along with a special sterile solution. Since they are directly applied into your eyes, it should be completely free from microbes. The following are some tips on taking care of contact lenses:

1. Prior to touching your eyes and contact lenses, make sure to wash your hands first.

2. Follow the instructions provided by your eye doctor on the proper tending of your contact lens.

3. Clear the entire solution in the lens case, rinse it with fresh solution, and allow it to air dry.

4. Put the contact lens with solution in the palm of your hand and give it a gentle rub with your index finger. Rinse properly before you store it in a sterile contact lens case filled with fresh disinfecting solution overnight.

5. The case should be replaced at least every 3 months.

6. Take off your contacts when swimming.

7. Make sure to regularly visit your eye doctor and have a scheduled eye exam.

8. Prior to applying make-up, insert first your contact lenses and remove them before you take off the gunk of cosmetics in your face.

9. Before you wear your contact lenses, check first for cleanliness and signs of damage.

10. Never soak the contact lens in water or any saline solution. Or place it anywhere for storage other than its case filled with fresh solution.

11. Avoid reusing old solutions or transfer it from one container to another so as not to break its sterility.

12. Do not use other contact lens care products without consulting your eye doctor first.

13. Do not share or let others use your contact lenses.

For more information about the proper care of your contact lenses, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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05/29/2020

The Negative Effect of Late Night Smart Phone Use on Your Eyes

A lot of us has a bad habit of checking our smartphones for last updates before finally drifting off to sleep. Today we’re going to educate you on why this is not ideal as it pertains to your vision health. The blue light in our phone’s screens can negatively affect the eyes and disrupt our circadian rhythm (biological clock).

The sun is our natural and primary source of blue light to which we are designed to respond. As a result, we feel more awake and energetic to perform different tasks and routines in daylight. Conversely, the absence of blue light cues our brain that it is time to hit the sack. However, our smartphone screens are also releasing artificial blue lights. When we use them at night, the artificial blue light released by this gadgets signals us to stay awake and this impedes the production of melatonin (hormones that regulate the sleep-wake cycle). The blue light messes up with our sleep cycle and quality. We know that lack of sleep impacts our health negatively.

Avoid using smartphones at least an hour before you hit the hay. But in case, this is not possible for you, you could at least set your phone into night mode or search for an application that lowers blue light when you use your phone at nighttime.

How It Affects The Eyes
Many believed that blue light has similar harmful effects as UV radiation. Fortunately, our phone screens don't release same large amount of blue light as the sun and not emitting UV radiation as well.

However, with extended screen time, eye strain is a common issue. So whenever you need to use the computer or smartphone for long periods, use computer glasses or screen filters. In addition practice the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look on something that is 20 feet away from your computer for 20 seconds).

For more eye care tips, contact VisualEyes Optometrists.

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