Red, itchy eyes? Learn about pink eye causes, treatments, and prevention with Total Vision Rancho Santa Margarita, your eye doctor in Rancho Santa Margarita. […]
Can an Optometrist Treat Pink Eye?
Can Stress Cause Double Vision?
When you’re feeling stressed out, it could lead to symptoms of vision loss and even visual distortions, affecting one or both of your eyes, either intermittently or constantly. Anxiety, which is often a stress reaction, can also cause double vision, particularly if you’re hyperventilating, or breathing too fast. […]
How to Improve Peripheral Vision
There are many practical tips and exercises designed to help you sharpen your peripheral vision including:
Performing Peripheral Vision Exercises
Incorporating Physical Activities
Using Technology and Apps
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Engaging in Mindfulness Practices […]
How to Tell if Glasses Fit Correctly
A proper fit depends on several key checkpoints: the frame width, nose bridge, lens position, temple arms, and how the glasses rest on your face. […]
Does Nearsightedness Run in Families?
Nearsightedness often runs in families, but your family’s history is not the only piece of the puzzle. […]
Can Scratches Be Buffed Out of Eyeglasses?
While it’s tempting to look for a quick fix, scratches generally cannot be buffed out of modern eyeglass lenses without causing more damage. […]
Do You Feel Contacts in Your Eyes?
When you start using contact lenses, you’ll likely be aware of them, but this sensation fades over a short adjustment period. After your eyes adapt, a well-fitted pair of contact lenses should be so comfortable that you hardly notice they’re there. […]
Can You Drive If You Are Color Blind?
In most cases, having a color vision deficiency does not prevent you from driving safely and legally. […]
Can Wearing the Wrong Prescription Damage Your Eyes?
Wearing an incorrect prescription typically won’t cause permanent damage to the eyes, but it can lead to significant discomfort and may interfere with proper visual development in children. […]
Do Eye Drops Really Expire?
Yes, all eye drops expire. And using them past their shelf life doesn’t just reduce their effectiveness, it can increase your risk of irritation, infection, and other complications. […]
