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Contact lens wearers need an eye exam at least once a year, even if your vision feels fine. Contacts sit directly on the eye, so they should be checked regularly to ensure they fit properly and are not harming your eye health.

Yes, dry eyes can cause blurry vision by disrupting the tear film, and the discomfort and vision strain can trigger tension headaches or migraines.

While dry eye itself doesn't typically cause damage to your vision, it may cause complications (like corneal damage) that can impact vision if left untreated.

The short answer is no, however, myopia can be corrected by glasses or contact lenses, and treatments are available to manage the progression of myopia in children.

Yes, during a comprehensive or diabetic eye exam, your eye doctor will look at the blood vessels in your eyes, the optic nerve, and the general internal structures. Abnormalities may point towards diabetic retinopathy or pre-diabetes.

Carrots are good for your eye health—but they're only one part of a larger picture. They contain beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A, helping keep the cornea clear and supporting low-light vision.

Amblyopia, or 'lazy eye,' is a condition where vision in one eye doesn't develop properly because the brain favours the stronger eye. It usually develops before age 7 and can be treated with eyeglasses, prism lenses, and vision therapy.

Strabismus, or 'crossed eyes,' is when the eyes don't point in the same direction. It affects about 5% of kids and can be treated with glasses, lenses, and vision therapy.

Yes, vision therapy can help relieve dizziness caused by vision problems by retraining the visual system to improve eye teaming, tracking, and focusing.

Dry eyes with contacts can be caused by improper wear, type of contact lens, improper storage, or long periods of wear. Prevention includes going contact-free, proper lens care, using eyedrops, and changing lens type.