by Wentzville vision | Feb 23, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured
Are you dealing with red, puffy, burning, or itchy eyes? Sounds like someone has eye allergies. If you struggle with these symptoms, learn what you can do about them. Most eye allergy symptoms are uncomfortable. But some go beyond that to affect your vision, and eye...
by Wentzville vision | Feb 11, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured
Did you know that your eyes can get sunburned? It’s called photokeratitis, and here’s what you need to watch for at all times of the year. When you think about sunburn, you might think about slathering on sunblock before you hit the beach or the pool during the summer...
by Wentzville vision | Feb 3, 2021 | Eye Health
Have you experienced that dreaded dry eye feeling? Having dry eyes is an extremely uncomfortable condition affecting millions of people every year. Here’s why you may have dry eyes, and what you can do to feel better. Feeling like you have sandpaper in your eyes, or...
by Wentzville vision | Jan 25, 2021 | Eye Health
A tear in the retina can be a vision-threatening situation. Find out what you need to know about retinal tears, and what you should watch for. A healthy retina is essential for good vision. Like everything else in our eyes and bodies, however, our retinas are at risk...
by Wentzville vision | Jan 21, 2021 | Eye Disease, Eye Health
Our vision changes as we age, and it’s perfectly normal to experience gradual vision changes. But what if you experience a sudden change in vision? What might that mean and how do you know if it’s serious? Here are some sudden vision problems you might experience, and...
by Wentzville vision | Jan 18, 2021 | Eye Disease, Eye Health
You’ve heard of high blood pressure or hypertension, but have you heard of high intraocular pressure or ocular hypertension? Here’s everything you need to know about this eye condition, including whether or not you might be at risk. Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the...
by Wentzville vision | Jan 8, 2021 | Eye Health, Featured, Tipster
Is one of your resolutions to take better care of your vision in 2021? We thought so! Just like any other part of our health, being proactive about taking care of your vision is one of the very best ways to protect it. In honor of the New Year, here are the top 21...
by Wentzville vision | Dec 31, 2020 | Eye Health, Featured, Glasses
Glasses should feel comfortable, accentuate your features, and, of course, help you see. Choosing glasses is about much more than your personal style preferences; it’s actually an important part of eye care. If you have the wrong fit, even if you love the frame style,...
by Wentzville vision | Dec 22, 2020 | Eye Health, Glasses
If you’re older than 40, you may have experienced one of the “joys” of aging: Our eyes change as we get older, inevitably developing a new refractive error called presbyopia. Presbyopia limits our ability to see things up close. If you’ve found you need to bump up the...
by John DeLuna | Dec 9, 2020 | Contacts, Eye Health, Featured, Tipster
Getting contacts for the first time, or considering the switch from glasses to contact lenses? While wearing contact lenses is an exciting step, it also comes with an adjustment period. Here’s everything you need to know before you start wearing contacts. Tip #1: Be...
