Can Wearing the Wrong Prescription Damage Your Eyes?

Posted on September 16, 2025 (September 16, 2025) by Total Vision

A person having their eyeglasses fitted to them to help ensure clear vision.

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?

Posted on August 25, 2025 (August 25, 2025) by Total Vision

Person holding a bottle of eye drops with blurred background.

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. […]

How Quickly Can Cataracts Develop?

Posted on July 25, 2025 (July 25, 2025) by Total Vision

Close-up of two people's eyes, one clouded over with grey cataract and the other a clear blue.

Cataracts typically progress slowly over the years, but everyone is different, and it’s hard to know how fast your cataracts will develop. […]

Are Eye Floaters Normal?

Posted on March 27, 2025 (March 27, 2025) by Total Vision

Eye floaters shown while looking at the sky with clouds.

In most cases, floaters are completely normal and are caused by the natural aging process of the eye. […]

Understanding Genetic Eye Disorders: Causes & Early Detection

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Total Vision

A parent and child pointing to something in front of them while the child is covering one eye with a paddle.

Genetic eye disorders are passed down from generation to generation and caused by mutations in specific genes. […]

Why Can’t I Open My Eyes in the Sunlight? 3 Reasons for Light Sensitivity

Posted on January 27, 2025 (January 27, 2025) by Total Vision

A woman with eyes closed and their hand blocking the sunlight from light sensitivity.

Three main reasons for light sensitivity include:

Eye conditions
Medication side effects
Underlying health issues […]

How to Treat Meibomian Gland Blockage

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Total Vision

An older adult rubbing their right eye from grittiness and dry eye.

But don’t worry—there are effective ways to treat and manage this eye condition, such as:

Eye drops

Heated masks

Lid hygiene

Punctal plugs

Meibomian gland expression […]

How to Prevent an Eye Infection

Posted on December 13, 2024 (December 13, 2024) by Dr. Steve Smith

In an ideal world, we’d never get sick. However, through certain precautions, we can prevent eye infections, manage the spread, encourage healing, and prevent recurring infections by:
Maintaining good hygiene
protecting our eyes
Maintaining overall eye health
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