Spooky contact lenses can complete your Halloween costume. But beware of the dangers of illegal costume contact lenses lurking on store shelves and invading online retailers. Though the federal government works to keep illegal and …
Here’s How to Find out if Your Halloween Contact Lenses are Illegal Read More »
Everybody has them occasionally: those squiggly, shadowy lines or spots that make their way across your line of sight. They don’t hurt, and they (usually) come and go quickly – but beyond wondering what they …
Contacts nowadays are so comfortable that by the end of the day, you may forget you even have them in. It may even be tempting to just leave them in while you sleep – what …
Yes, You Should Take Your Contacts Out Before Bed! Read More »
When COVID-19 first shut classrooms, we got a glimpse into different digital challenges. Among them, kids aren’t immune to developing tired, dry eyes from concentrating on laptops and tablets for extended periods of time. The …
Ophthalmologists Anticipate a School Year Marked by Complaints of Eye Strain Read More »
Having eyes that always feel dry can be very annoying and distracting – but more than that, if a severe dry eye is left untreated it can cause serious damage. Here is some information about …
Many patients who are diagnosed with nearsighted or farsighted vision may not understand the reason for their vision changes and how they impact their daily lives. At Southside Eye Care of Chesapeake, VA, we work …
It seems like several times a week a patient comes into the office complaining about getting something in their eye. I have seen the toughest of patients brought to their knees with the tiniest piece …
Chesapeake, VA area patients who have prescription eyeglasses and want to enjoy freedom from their lenses will often want to talk to their doctor about the benefits of contact lenses. Contact lenses have been around …
I have astigmatism – can I get contacts if I have this condition? Read More »
Whether you choose to wear contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses for vision correction, the team at Southside Eye Care can help. Many patients are torn between the two options, and might want to learn more …
Why many patients choose contact lenses over traditional prescription eyewear Read More »
At Southside Eye Care, we see Chesapeake, VA area patients who are struggling with eye conditions regularly. One condition that may be seen by our providers is that of ectropion or entropion. When patients have …
