Eye care is a critical part of your health. Expert eye doctors recommend regular comprehensive eye exams, especially for people with existing eye issues. They recommend that once you turn 40, you should make eye exams regular, even if you do not have any eye issues. The reason? After 40, your eyes are predisposed to develop problems.

A common example of two conditions with very close matching symptoms is dry eye and allergy-related issues. So how do you tell the difference between the two?

Most people have heard of diabetes – a common condition that occurs when your body is unable to regulate its own blood sugar levels, meaning that it can get dangerously high or low. What many people don’t realize is that unstable blood sugar levels can affect many different elements of your health, including the health of your eyes.

How do you choose the right contact lenses? With so many contact lens options available in the market, choosing the best contact lenses can be difficult. But that is not a decision you should make alone — your eye doctor will help you choose the right ones.

Routine eye exams are important if you want optimal eye health and quality of life. But many people often overlook eye exams while planning annual preventive health visits. At best, they assume occasional eye screening will do.