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. […]

Do Sunglasses Block Blue Light?

Posted on February 1, 2024 (February 1, 2024) by Total Vision

A male and female senior with their sunglasses on to protect their eyes from UV lights while enjoying the sun at the beach.

Some sunglasses shades or lens tints can filter blue light. […]

How to Relieve Itchy Eyes from Eyelash Extensions

Posted on January 31, 2024 (January 31, 2024) by Total Vision

A woman with eyelash extensions rubbing her left eye with her left hand.

Here are a few tips to help you get through the itchy phase:

Cleanse your eyes regularly

Use a cold compress

Apply eye drops

Try a warm compress

Take antihistamines

Avoid rubbing your eyes

Consult with your lash technician or eye doctor […]

Does Dehydration Affect Eye Pressure?

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Total Vision

We often hear about the importance of staying hydrated for our overall health. Not only does dehydration affect how our […]

How to Stop Watery Eyes at Home

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Total Vision

A young man sitting at a desk with his laptop, squeezing the bridge of his nose as he squeezes his eyes shut and holds his glasses in his right hand.

Fortunately, there are some at-home steps to help stop watery eyes at home, including using artificial tears, allergy eye drops, or medicated eye drops prescribed by your eye doctor. […]

Is Nearsightedness or Farsightedness More Common?

Posted on November 9, 2023 (November 9, 2023) by Total Vision

A child sitting on the couch and holding his smartphone very close to his face.

Your eye doctor can diagnose nearsightedness and farsightedness with the help of an eye exam. While they are both common, nearsightedness is more common than farsightedness. […]