A drain-cleaning job, a quick lawn trim, or a weekend repair can expose your eyes to chemicals and flying debris. Many common eye injuries at home are preventable with suitable protective eyewear and a few changes to how you work. If an accident happens, the
Pink eye can develop from a viral infection, bacteria, or an allergic reaction. The cause determines whether it spreads to others and which treatment is appropriate. Autumn brings two of those causes together, with school routines putting children in close contact and seasonal allergens producing
Reading the board, following lines of text, and switching focus between a screen and a notebook all depend on clear, comfortable sight. Vision Problems in Children may appear as squinting, moving closer to schoolwork, avoiding reading, or feeling tired after close-up tasks. Children do not
Zombie, vampire, and cat-eye contacts can complete a Halloween costume. However, Halloween contact lenses are medical devices, even when they do not correct vision. They are not over-the-counter costume accessories. Decorative lenses can be worn more safely when an eye doctor examines your eyes, fits
Low winter sun on I-394, glare reflected from snow, and bright summer days near Lake Minnetonka can make one pair of clear glasses feel limiting. The choice between transition lenses vs. clip-on sunglasses often comes down to convenience, driving, and glare reduction. Photochromic lenses darken
Some retinal conditions can begin with small changes that are easy to miss. A home eye test called the Amsler grid can help selected patients notice new waviness, blur, or missing areas in their central vision. The test takes less than a minute and can
It is easy to reach for a bottle whenever your eyes feel dry, red, or irritated. Heated indoor air during a Minnesota winter may make this habit even more common. However, overusing eye drops or choosing the wrong product can make some symptoms worse. Artificial
After choosing frames at an Edina or Wayzata optical boutique, you may face another decision: Which lens upgrades should you add? With several eyeglass lens coatings available, it can be hard to tell which ones offer real value. Some coatings are worth considering, especially if
Recent headlines linking Ozempic and vision loss have understandably concerned patients taking semaglutide for type 2 diabetes. Current evidence does not indicate that most users will lose their sight, but researchers have identified a possible association with a rare optic nerve condition called NAION. Semaglutide
Every September, the itchy, watery eyes start arriving in our exam rooms. Ragweed along local trails and mold around damp leaves are common seasonal triggers, while dry indoor air may make eye allergies feel even more uncomfortable. Reducing allergen exposure, using the right type of