What Age Can You Get LASIK?

Posted on August 26, 2024 (August 26, 2024) by Total Vision

A senior woman smiling during a laser eye surgery consultation while an optometrist examines her eyes.

If you’re over the age of 18 with a stable prescription and good medical health, you’ll likely qualify for LASIK. […]

Is It Bad to Unfocus Your Eyes?

Posted on July 30, 2024 (July 30, 2024) by Total Vision

A pair of black framed glasses are held up against a blurred letter chart, with F and C appearing clearly in the lenses.

Unfocusing your eyes properly can actually be beneficial, but it’s important to do so properly in order to protect your vision and eye health. […]

Do Blue Light Glasses Help with Dry Eyes?

Posted on July 16, 2024 (July 16, 2024) by Total Vision

Young girl wearing blue light glasses while watching a video on her mobile phone in the dark.

Blue light glasses can improve visual function in patients with tear instability, a common issue in dry eye syndrome. However, there isn’t enough evidence to recommend them specifically for treating the condition. […]

10 Home Remedies for Itchy Eyes

Posted on June 10, 2024 (June 10, 2024) by Total Vision

A woman sitting on a bed rubs her eyes to try and alleviate irritation from allergies.

Try natural home remedies to soothe your itchy eyes before rushing to the pharmacy for over-the-counter eye drops.

Cold compress

Cucumber slices

Tea bags

Aloe vera

Chamomile

Rosewater

Castor oil

Honey and milk solution

Potato slices

Apple cider vinegar […]

Why Is Color Blindness More Common in Males?

Posted on May 28, 2024 (May 28, 2024) by Total Vision

A man crossing his arms and smiling while looking directly at the camera.

You might be wondering: why are men more prone to color blindness than women? The answer lies in the genetic inheritance of color vision. […]

Who Should Not Have Laser Eye Surgery?

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Total Vision

Close up of a young woman's face looking into a light as her eye doctor prepares her for laser eye surgery.

Laser surgery is not for you if:

You’re younger than 18 years old.

You take medications that can change your vision.

You have thin corneas.

You had a prescription change in the last 12 months.

You are pregnant or nursing.

You have an autoimmune disease. […]

How Often Can You Use Eye Drops?

Posted on February 22, 2024 (February 22, 2024) by Total Vision

A woman holding a small bottle of eye drops in her right hand and putting them on her left eye while she uses her left index finger to pull her eyelid down.

If your eye drops have preservatives, try not to use them more than 3-4 times daily. If the drops do not have preservatives, feel free to use them whenever you need relief. […]