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Digital Eye Strain: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips

In today’s digital age, prolonged screen time is unavoidable, but it comes at a cost: digital eye strain. Discover its causes, symptoms, and practical solutions to protect your vision and productivity. Key Takeaways: How to Combat Digital Eye Strain in 2025 Recognize the Symptoms Early: Frequent headaches, blurry vision, eye fatigue, and dry or irritated eyes are key signs of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Correct Your Vision Setup: Even slight prescription issues can worsen digital strain. Specialized computer glasses or updated prescriptions can drastically reduce symptoms. Follow the 20-20-2-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds […]

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How COVID-19 Affects Eyes: Symptoms & Risks

COVID-19 can impact the eyes, causing symptoms like redness, excessive tearing, and conjunctivitis. Learn how the virus affects eye health and when to consult an eye doctor. Key Takeaways COVID-19 can cause eye symptoms: redness, tearing, conjunctivitis. Viruses may enter via eyes; avoid touching them. Long-term risks: chronic dry eye, retinal changes, optic nerve issues. Vaccines protect against severe ocular complications. Age-specific impacts: kids (conjunctivitis), adults (dry eye), elderly (retinal risks). Pandemic habits (screens, masks) worsen eye strain. No cure for viral eye infections—seek diagnosis and symptom relief. Consult a Tamarac eye specialist for persistent symptoms. How does COVID-19 affect […]

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How Ortho-k Improves Your Sight As You Sleep

Wake up to clearer vision with Ortho-K! These custom lenses reshape your eyes overnight, offering a non-surgical alternative to glasses, contacts, or LASIK. Learn how this revolutionary treatment can enhance your vision. Understanding Ortho-K: How It Works Orthokeratology (Ortho-K) is a cutting-edge, non-surgical vision correction therapy that uses specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses worn overnight. These lenses gently reshape the cornea (the front surface of your eye), allowing for clearer vision during the day without the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. At West Broward Eyecare Associates, our specialists provide customized Ortho-K lenses tailored to your unique eye structure. […]

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What options do I have for dry eyes?

What options do I have for dry eyes? Dry eyes can be due to a variety of reasons including not blinking often enough, side effects of medications, changes in hormones, seasonal weather variations, or other systemic diseases. Some symptoms often associated with dryness include: Irritated, gritty feeling Burning or stinging sensation Mild pain Excessive tearing (trying to make up for dryness) Foreign body sensation when blinking (may be due to clogged glands along the eyelids) Tips to try to improve dry eyes at home:   Take frequent breaks when doing near work to consciously blink. Studies have shown us that we […]

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Tips for Lens fogging and Mask-associated Dry Eyes

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Bottom Line Up Front: Summer eye safety Tamarac families need isn’t optional—it’s essential. UV protection children require goes beyond sunscreen, encompassing proper sunglasses, hats, and smart outdoor habits during Florida’s intense summer months. Understanding the Critical Need for Summer Eye Safety Tamarac Families Face As summer approaches in South Florida, summer eye safety Tamarac residents prioritize becomes crucial for families gearing up for months of outdoor activities, beach trips, and backyard fun. While most parents remember to apply sunscreen to protect their children’s skin, many overlook a critical area that needs just as much attention: UV protection children require for […]

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Pink Eye: Symptoms, Treatments & Relief 

Waking up with red, itchy eyes can be alarming. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, affects millions of Americans yearly, spreading quickly in schools, workplaces, and homes. This guide covers everything you need to know—from identifying symptoms to finding urgent care clinics near you—so you can act fast and protect your vision. Key Takeaways: What You Need to Know About Pink Eye Know the Type Before You Treat: Not all pink eye is the same—viral, bacterial, and allergic forms have different symptoms and treatments. Identifying the type is crucial for effective care. When in Doubt, Skip the Drops: Over-the-counter drops don’t treat […]

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Child Eye Health: Essential Tips for Clear Vision & Healthy Eyes

Ensure your child’s lifelong vision health with expert-backed strategies: essential eye exams, screen time limits, nutrition, and injury prevention. Spot early signs to avoid permanent vision issues. Key Takeaways: How to Protect and Preserve Your Child’s Vision Start Eye Exams Early and Repeat Annually: Schedule checkups at 6 months, 3 years, before school, and then yearly—early detection prevents lifelong vision problems. Limit Screen Time & Near Work: Encourage less than 3 hours of close-up digital use daily, and use the 20-20-20 rule to ease eye strain. Prioritize Outdoor Time: Just 1–2 hours outside daily can slow myopia progression and support […]

A close-up retinal scan showing potential signs of diabetic retinopathy or damage due to high blood pressure, with visible changes in the blood vessels.

Eye Exams Reveal Diabetes & High Blood Pressure Clues

Eye exams reveal hidden signs of high blood pressure and diabetes, offering crucial insights into your overall health and helping prevent further complications. High blood pressure (hypertension) and Diabetes are diseases that affect the blood vessels in your body. These diseases are very common and can affect many organs, including the eyes. Since the eye is the only place we can view the blood vessels directly (without surgery), an eye examination can provide a small glimpse into your overall health and identify signs of hypertension and diabetes. Key Takeaways: Eye exams detect hypertension/diabetes through retinal blood vessel changes. Blurry/fluctuating vision may indicate uncontrolled […]

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How the pandemic made children’s vision worse

Did pandemic lockdowns trigger a surge in childhood myopia? Learn how screen time, lost outdoor play, and digital strain are reshaping kids’ vision—and what parents can do now. Key Takeaways: How Pandemic Lockdowns Fueled Childhood Myopia Pandemic habits fast-tracked myopia: Excessive screen time and indoor confinement caused kids’ eyes to elongate faster, leading to a sharp rise in nearsightedness globally. Outdoor light is powerful prevention: Just 90+ minutes of daily sunlight helps regulate healthy eye growth through natural dopamine release in the retina. Near work isn’t neutral: Long hours of close-up focus during remote learning triggered both physical eye strain […]

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Eye Inflammation & Systemic Disease Care | Rheumatoid Arthritis

Inflammation is vital for healing, but when excessive, it triggers chronic diseases like arthritis and lupus. Eye symptoms—redness, pain, blurred vision—can signal systemic inflammation, urging prompt medical evaluation. Key Takeaways Eye Symptoms Signal Systemic Issues: Redness, pain, or blurred vision may indicate inflammatory diseases like lupus or arthritis. Early Detection Saves Vision: Tamarac patients with autoimmune conditions or over age 40 need routine exams using advanced OCT imaging. Tailored Treatments Available: Options include steroid drops, biologics, and referrals to South Florida specialists for complex cases. Lifestyle Adjustments Reduce Risk: Anti-inflammatory diets, stress management, and smoking cessation help curb inflammation. Pediatric […]

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