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Are your contact lenses working for you?

October is Contact Lens Safety Month, making it the perfect time to review your contact lens habits and ensure you're getting the most out of your lenses. Contact lenses are safe and effective when worn and cared for properly. However, poor contact lens hygiene can increase your risk of eye infections, irritation, and other complications.


Sports-Related Eye Injuries Are Increasing: What Athletes and Parents Should Know

Sports are an important part of staying active and healthy, especially for children and teenagers. However, a recent study highlights an important reminder for athletes and parents: sports-related retinal injuries appear to be increasing, and some can cause serious vision problems.


Who Is a Good Candidate for Specialty Contact Lenses in Farmington Hills?

Contact lenses are not always as simple as choosing between daily and monthly lenses. Some patients have unique prescriptions, corneal shapes, lifestyle needs, or vision conditions that make standard soft contacts less effective. Specialty contact lenses provide customized options designed to address these more complex needs.


FDA Recall: More Than 39,000 Bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief Drops

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall involving more than 39,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops because of concerns regarding the sterility of the product...


New Be Free Day Toric Contact Lenses for Myopia and Astigmatism

Children and teens with both myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism have historically had fewer contact lens options available to them. A newly FDA-cleared daily disposable contact lens from Euclid Vision is helping expand those options.


FDA Recalls Nearly 12 Million Cartons of Rohto Eye Drops

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall involving nearly 12 million cartons of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops due to concerns about the sterility of the products.


Can Healthy Gums Help Protect Your Vision? New Research Suggests a Strong Connection

When most people think about protecting their eyesight, they think about wearing sunglasses, eating healthy foods, or scheduling regular eye exams. But new research suggests another important factor may play a role in keeping your eyes healthy: your oral health.


Rohto Recalls

If you use over the counter eye drops for redness, dryness, or tired eyes, it is important to check your medicine cabinet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall affecting nearly 12 million bottles of certain Rohto Cooling Eye Drop products...


Could a Blink Reminder App Help Your Dry Eyes? New Technology May Reduce Digital Eye Strain

If your eyes feel dry, tired, or irritated after spending hours on a computer, you're not alone. Digital eye strain has become one of the most common reasons patients visit our office...


Less Walking and More Screen Time May Impact More Than Weight: What Parents Should Know

Parents today face a challenge that previous generations never experienced: helping children balance physical activity with an increasing amount of screen time. While phones, tablets, computers, and video games have become part of everyday life, new research suggests that these habits may have important effects on children’s health.


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