Why Should I Purchase Glasses from an Optometrist?

Posted on November 19, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Eyewear

A person looks at different glasses with an optician

Purchasing glasses from your optometrist allows your eye health prescription to be directly connected to the personalized fitting and selection process, providing an elevated experience tailored to you. […]

What Are the Benefits of Scleral Contact Lenses?

Posted on October 26, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Contact Lenses

Close-up of a person’s eyes showing clear detail of the irises, eyelashes, and skin texture, emphasizing healthy eyes and natural vision clarity.

The main benefits of scleral contact lenses include providing clear, stable vision and consistent comfort, especially for people with irregular corneas or severe dry eye. […]

What Are Ortho-k Lenses & How Do They Work?

Posted on October 25, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Ortho-K

Close-up of a person’s eye as they prepare to insert an ortho-k contact lens using an applicator tool, showing detailed focus on the lens and eyelashes.

Ortho-k lenses are a non-surgical option that gently and temporarily reshapes the front of your eye while you sleep, so you can see clearly during the day. […]

Do Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?

Posted on August 13, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Dry Eye

An older adult lifts their glasses and pinches their eyes to clear blurry vision caused by dry eyes.

One common symptom of dry eye that many people experience is blurry or fluctuating vision. While this vision disturbance is often temporary, severe dry eye can lead to changes in eye health that may impact your long-term vision. […]

Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches?

Posted on July 24, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Dry Eye

A person soothing their temples for headache relief.

Most of us wouldn’t immediately associate dry eyes with headaches, but the strain and irritation from dry eyes can contribute to headaches. […]

Can You Wear Contacts with Astigmatism?

Posted on June 5, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Contact Lenses

A person carefully inserting a soft toric contact lens.

You can absolutely wear contact lenses if you have astigmatism. The trick is finding the right type of lens. Soft toric lenses and rigid gas permeable lenses are popular contact lens options for people with astigmatism. […]

What Are Prescription Sunglasses?

Posted on June 5, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Eyewear

Woman trying on sample frames for prescription sunglasses

Prescription sunglasses are sunglasses equipped with your custom vision correction, so you can see clearly while shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays — no awkward attachments required. […]

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for Treating Dry Eye

Posted on May 2, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Dry Eye

Person wearing eye protection receives IPL therapy on face from a gloved professional using handheld device

This light-based, non-invasive treatment has quickly become a trusted in-office option for managing chronic dry eye. It’s safe, comfortable, and targets the source of the condition—rather than just masking the symptoms. […]

Why Do I Keep Waking Up With Dry Eyes?

Posted on May 2, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Dry Eye

Person sitting on bed in sleepwear touching closed eyes with discomfort after waking up

While it’s tempting to reach for over-the-counter drops and move on with your day, persistent dry eye upon waking is often a sign of something deeper. From eyelid function to your sleep environment, there are many potential contributors. […]

IPL & RF Treatment For Dry Eyes: How Do They Work?

Posted on February 6, 2025 | The Village Optical Team | Dry Eye

A young adult working at their computer and rubbing their eyes in frustration due to discomfort from dry eyes.

IPL and RF treatments target the underlying cause of dry eyes. They’re non-invasive, in-office procedures designed to offer lasting relief. These treatments are safe, making them a popular choice for people looking to find relief from dry eyes. […]

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