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Can ANYONE wear contact lenses?

From astigmatism to presbyopia, contact lenses now cater to nearly everyone. Explore types, benefits, and options—including specialty lenses for kids and complex needs—in this comprehensive guide. Have you ever wondered if you’re a candidate for contact lenses? With advancements in eye care technology, almost anyone can find a lens that suits their needs. Whether you have astigmatism, presbyopia, or simply want freedom from glasses, this guide will explore your options. Below, we’ll discuss the types of contact lenses, who can wear them, and the benefits they offer for a wide range of needs. Who Can Wear Contact Lenses? The truth […]

Woman holding glasses and rubbing her forehead, indicating potential eye strain or headache.

Are my headaches related to my eyes?

Are your headaches linked to your eyes? Discover how eye strain, outdated prescriptions, or visual stress could be the hidden culprits behind your pain—and when to seek expert care for lasting relief. Headaches are a common issue, with a wide range of causes and symptoms. While some headaches are mild and occasional, others can be more severe and potentially linked to underlying health issues. One question many people ask is whether their headaches could be related to their eyes. Read on to learn more about different types of headaches, when to see an eye doctor, and how eye health may play […]

Close-up of a child's eye showing redness and irritation, possibly due to an eye infection or irritation related to COVID-19.

Is this an Eye Emergency?

Eye emergencies can threaten vision. Learn when to seek immediate care and how timely action can prevent serious complications like retinal detachment or stroke-related vision loss. Many patients wonder what eye problems are considered emergencies and which can wait to be evaluated. Some of our patients may require a visit to the Emergency room while others can be treated at your eye doctor’s office. There are multiple very serious causes of visual changes or symptoms that you can experience which is why it is important for us to review. Understanding Eye Emergencies Eye emergencies can occur suddenly and may result […]

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Digital Eye Strain or “Computer Vision Syndrome”

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. Digital eye strain or “Computer Vision Syndrome” These days nearly every career requires a significant amount of hours working on the computer. The pandemic has pushed more people to work from home, oftentimes leading to a new workspace and therefore new complaints about digital eye strain. Common complaints Eyes feel tired or strained Vision gets blurry frequently Eyes feel dry, tearing, or irritated Frequent headaches Causes of Computer Vision […]

A child wearing glasses, sitting on a couch and looking at a tablet, with a focus on screen use.

Don’t sit so close to the TV (or computer, or tablet, or cellphone)

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Protect your child’s vision: Learn how close-screen habits and myopia can impact eye health, and discover steps to reduce progression and improve clarity. Don’t sit so close to the TV (or computer, or tablet, or cellphone) It is a phrase that many people have heard a parent say before, but may not understand completely. The importance of how close we look at objects cannot be stressed enough in young children. Your child may want to sit close to the TV (or other objects) if they have uncorrected nearsightedness (or myopia). Myopia means your eyes naturally focus in front of you […]

Close-up of a child's eye showing redness and irritation, possibly due to an eye infection or irritation related to COVID-19.

How does COVID-19 affect the eyes?

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. How does COVID-19 affect the eyes? Much has been talked about regarding the wide variety of symptoms associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). While we are still learning about the various systems in our body that can be affected, we are just beginning to understand how the disease affects the eyes. Recent research has shown us that the virus is transmitted through respiratory droplets and can be absorbed or spread through the […]

A detailed retinal image showing various eye conditions and structures like the macula, optic disc, retinal hemorrhages, and choroidal melanoma.

5 Benefits of getting a Retinal Photo at your Eye Exam

Discover the top 5 benefits of getting a retinal photo at your next eye exam—enhanced detection, no dilation, personalized education, and long-term health monitoring, all in one quick snapshot. 5 Benefits of getting a Retinal Photo at your next Eye Exam Retinal photos are a relatively new technology in the eyecare field but have shown to be very helpful in providing great patient care and careful monitoring. The Optomap machine takes images which provide an unprecedented 200 degree view that enables doctors to more effectively detect, monitor and promote patient health. West Broward Eyecare is a leading optometrist in Tamarac, […]

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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. […]

A person rubbing their eyes, possibly experiencing eye strain or dry eyes, while holding a pair of glasses.

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 […]

A person wearing glasses and a face mask with foggy lenses, indicating issues with mask-related fogging and dry eyes.

Tips for Lens fogging and Mask-associated Dry Eyes

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The pandemic has brought a wide range of changes to our everyday life and new challenges for our patients to overcome. The necessity to wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID has created entirely new problems for our eyes and vision. Lens fogging: As you may know by this point, the use of masks to avoid transmission of respiratory particles during this pandemic is essential. Conversely, breathing out warm air and droplets which can no longer disperse in the air are often directed upward towards the eyes. The water vapor in the breath condenses on the cooler surface of […]

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