What Is the Difference Between Contact Lenses Brands?
Contact lenses may seem like they are the same - simple pieces of plastic that correct your vision. However, there are several...
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- Jan 25, 2019
- 3 min
What About High Eye Pressure?
Your eyes are not empty. They are filled with various fluids made by your body to keep your eyes healthy and maintain their shape....
- Jan 14, 2019
- 3 min
What Is Healthy Vision (and How Do You Maintain It)?
There are several components that make up your eye. Together they work to create vision. When we talk about healthy vision, we are...
- Dec 28, 2018
- 3 min
Everything You Need to Know about Floaters
Spots, flecks, or squiggles that appear to drift into your visual field are called floaters. In the majority of cases, floaters are a...
- Dec 7, 2018
- 3 min
The Real Risk of Purchasing Contacts Online
Online purchases are quick, easy, and convenient. Today, you can buy everything from groceries to furniture with just the click of a...
- Nov 23, 2018
- 3 min
Protecting Your Eyes from Snow Glare
Did you know snow can be harder on your eyes than a day at the beach? That’s because snow reflects almost 80 percent of the sun’s rays,...
- Nov 9, 2018
- 3 min
Are Contact Lenses Right for Your Child?
The older children get, the more they tend to care about their appearance. It’s no surprise then, that many children who wear glasses...
- Oct 26, 2018
- 3 min
Common Vision Issues in Aging Eyes
Changes to your vision are common occurrences as you age. As you approach your golden years, knowing what to expect from your eyes and...
- Oct 12, 2018
- 3 min
Frequently Asked Questions About Your Child’s Vision
Vision plays a vital role throughout childhood. Most parents understand that proper vision care helps their children develop into...
- Sep 28, 2018
- 3 min
Go Green! How to Recycle Your Contact Lenses
According to the American Chemical Society, 20 percent of contact lenses wearers dispose of old lenses by flushing them down the toilet...
- Sep 14, 2018
- 3 min
Eyes Over 40: How Does Your Vision Change as You Age?
After your 40th birthday, you’ve probably started to notice a couple changes to your vision. These normal, age related vision issues...
- Sep 1, 2018
- 2 min
EPEC Do's and Don'ts of Eye Wear Care
If you wear eyeglasses, chances are you’ve spent a significant amount of time and energy finding the right pair. Also, chances are that...
- Aug 17, 2018
- 3 min
4 Ways to Handle Contact Lens Discomfort
More than 30 million Americans wear contact lenses, but their popularity doesn’t mean contact lenses are problem-free. Contact lens...
- Aug 3, 2018
- 4 min
Common Eye Care Terms You Should Know
Learning about your eye health can seem overwhelming. At Eden Prairie Eye Care, we believe that our patients should understand: How your...
- Jul 20, 2018
- 2 min
Are Your Headaches a Symptom of Eye Problems?
Suffering from frequent headaches? When was your last eye exam? There are several eye conditions, both common and serious, that could be...
- Jul 6, 2018
- 3 min
Choosing the Correct Eyewear for Your Lifestyle
Nothing is more personal than selecting your eyewear. Glasses are a great way to reflect who you are as an individual. Are you fun and...
- Jun 7, 2018
- 3 min
Considering Making the Switch To Contacts? Here’s What You Need to Know
Eyeglasses are an affordable way treat several vision issues, such as astigmatism, myopia (nearsightedness), and hyperopia...
- May 25, 2018
- 3 min
What Are Computer Glasses?
After a long day in front of the computer, do your eyes feel itchy and irritated? That’s because working in front of a screen for long...
- May 1, 2018
- 2 min
Spring Allergies and Your Eyes: What You Need To Know
As the temperatures rise and the snow melts away, you might start to notice some changes in your eye health. And you’re not alone....
- Apr 27, 2018
- 3 min
Are Online Vision Tests Dangerous?
In March 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a letter on their website to the online vision test company, Opternative....
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