Cleaning your eyeglasses daily is the best way to keep them looking great and prevent lens scratches and other eyewear damage. But there's a right way — and plenty of wrong ways — when it comes to how to clean glasses.
Follow these tips to clean your eyeglass lenses and frames without risk of scratching the lenses or causing other damage. These same tips apply for cleaning sunglasses, safety glasses and sports eyewear, too.
Imagine this: a cold Saturday afternoon with no more holiday chores to check off of your to-do list. You have no plans, no responsibilities, nothing to worry about except enjoying the time to yourself. This kind of day can nudge you into an impromptu, refreshing nap in no time at all. But, for some people, drifting off isn't as simple as just closing your eyes. If you aren't lucky enough to have 20/20 vision, you've probably wondered whether it's OK to nap with your contacts in. Not to scare you, but taking your contact lenses out of your eyes is one pre-nap ritual you should definitely be sure to make time for.
As we've all seen throughout New York State this week, many healthcare facilities are only able to treat emergencies while open. The rest of our everyday, non-essential treatments have stopped for a period of time. We all hope it's safe to resume our full practice soon.
So, what is an eye emergency? We thought it would be helpful to tell you about some of the eye issues we are seeing, that we would want you to contact your ophthalmologist about.
