At Virginia Eyecare Clinic, we believe great vision starts with great habits — and that includes playtime! Helping kids protect and optimize their vision doesn’t have to be boring. This holiday season, we’ve rounded up our favorite vision-healthy toys and activities, hand-selected by our doctors and staff, to support strong visual skills and healthy development […]
Stellest™ Lenses: A New Way to Slow Myopia Progression in Kids
We’re thrilled to announce that our practice is now offering Stellest™ lenses for myopia management, a brand-new option just approved by the FDA in September 2025. These innovative lenses have been shown to significantly slow myopia progression in children by helping control how the eye grows over time. While these lenses have already been helping […]
How to Tell If a Contact Lens Is in Your Eye
First, the good news: a contact lens cannot slip behind your eye due to the conjunctiva, a transparent membrane that creates a barrier between the front and back of the eye. If you’re unsure whether your lens is still in your eye, gently inspect your eye in a mirror, blink slowly to reposition it, and use safe removal methods if it feels stuck.
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?
notice blurry or fluctuating vision, you may be experiencing dry eye syndrome. […]
Can Myopia Be Reversed?
Myopia can’t be reversed, but we can slow its progression with the right treatments. […]
How to Treat Chemical Eye Burn from Eyelash Extensions
Unfortunately, nothing can be done to treat these burns beyond flushing your eyes and soothing inflammation with a cold compress. While these burns tend to resolve themselves in a few days, consult your eye doctor if you are concerned. […]
How to Manage Dry Eye While Wearing Contact Lenses
This includes using lubricating eye drops, taking regular breaks from screen time, or considering switching contact lenses.
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What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?
a thorough eye exam can uncover much more than just vision issues; it can also identify a range of serious health conditions that might otherwise go unnoticed, including:
Glaucoma
Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Hypertension
Multiple sclerosis
Thyroid disease
Cardiovascular disease
Autoimmune disorders
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Can Dry Eyes Cause Blindness
While dry eye doesn’t cause blindness directly, it can lead to conditions that may harm your vision.
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How to Tell If You Have Pink Eye or a Stye
When you notice your eyes are red, inflamed, and uncomfortable, it’s rarely a pleasant experience. All kinds of eye conditions, like pink eye and styes, can quickly cause that visible redness. So how can you tell the difference between pink eye and styes, and what can you do about it? Pink eye inflames the surface […]
