by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Aug 3, 2021 | Kids Eye Health, Soft Contacts, Tipster
Has your child expressed an interest in wearing contact lenses? Here’s everything you need to know to make an informed choice about going from glasses to contacts. If your child has asked for contacts, you might have some questions: What age is the right age...
by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Apr 22, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Tipster
You’ve noticed freckles on your skin and didn’t think twice about them. But what about a freckle on your eye? Is it something you should be concerned about? Called a nevus (or nevi, in the plural), an eye freckle looks like just that: a small spot on the...
by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Apr 10, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Tipster
Astigmatism? A stigmatism? An astigmatism? Which is correct, and what exactly is this odd-sounding eye condition? You might have heard your eye doctor tell you you have astigmatism in one or both eyes, and he or she may have prescribed a specific kind of...
by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Mar 16, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Health, Sports Eyewear, Tipster
Spring break is coming up, and for many individuals and families, that might mean a few days relaxing by (or splashing in) the pool. As you’re packing that new swimsuit, sandals, and sunscreen, don’t neglect this vacation essential: Good eye care. When you think about...
by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Dec 9, 2020 | Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Health, Tipster, Uncategorized
Getting contacts for the first time, or considering the switch from glasses to contact lenses? While wearing contact lenses is an exciting step, it also comes with an adjustment period. Here’s everything you need to know before you start wearing contacts. Tip #1: Be...
by EyeCare Specialties of MN | Dec 4, 2020 | Eye Care, Eye Disease, Eye Health, Tipster
Blurry or blurred vision is a fairly common complaint that isn’t typically a reason for concern. But what causes it, and what if you have blurry vision in only one eye? Should you be worried? Here we look at what causes blurry vision, and how to know if or when you...
