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How Long Does an Eye Exam Take?

Booking an eye exam means carving out time in an already full week. Knowing the length of a comprehensive eye exam ahead of time makes it easier to pick a day that actually works. Most eye exams take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your needs and the tests your optometrist recommends. Returning patients tend…
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Eye Conditions, Eye Health •

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness?

Dry eyes are a frustrating problem. It's a constant stinging and burning sensation getting in the way of your everyday comfort. However, it's not just temporary irritation—dry eye leaves the eye's surface exposed to the outside air, which increases the risk of significant damage. Though it's rare, dry eye can even lead to blindness or…
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Do Contact Lenses Expire?

If you wear contact lenses, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about their expiration dates. After all, they’re just little pieces of plastic (or silicone hydrogel), right? Not quite. Contact lenses are medical devices, and just like prescription medications or skincare products, they come with an expiration date for a reason. Using expired contacts…
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Are Contact Lens & Eyeglasses Prescriptions the Same?

If you’ve recently had an eye exam and received a glasses prescription, you might wonder if you can use it to order contact lenses. While they seem similar, contact lens and eyeglasses prescriptions are not the same. They serve different purposes and are based on different measurements. Understanding the differences can help you make informed…
A person's eyes show signs of clouding, likely from a cataract.
Eye Conditions, Eye Health •

Can Cataracts Come Back?

You've just had cataract surgery, and your vision is clearer than it has been in years. The cloudy lens that was fogging up your vision has been replaced with an artificial one, but a burning question lingers in your mind—can cataracts come back? No, cataracts cannot return after surgery. Once your natural lens is removed…
Dry Eye, Eye Health •

Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

You’re staring at your computer screen, and the words start to swim together. Or maybe you’re driving, and the street signs all seem fuzzy for a moment. You blink a few times, and your vision clears up—but this frustrating, fluctuating vision repeats itself throughout the day. This on-again, off-again blurriness can be confusing, but the…
Optometrist adjusting a phoropter for a seated patient during an eye exam, smiling, with an eye chart on the wall.
Contact Lenses, Eye Health •

Can You Wear Contacts with Astigmatism?

If you have astigmatism, you might wonder whether contact lenses can work for your vision needs. Many people with this common eye condition assume they're stuck with glasses forever, but at ProVision, we help patients discover that contact lenses can be an excellent solution. Yes, you can absolutely wear contact lenses if you have astigmatism,…

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