How to Fix Light-Sensitive Eyes

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Total Vision

A man blinded by the lights trying to block out sunlight using his hand.

Fortunately, it’s typically possible to fix light-sensitive eyes in various ways, such as adjusting the light in your environment, wearing protective eyewear, or fixing the underlying cause. […]

10 Common Eye Diseases: The Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Total Vision

A close-up of a person's eyes with conjunctivitis.

10 common eye diseases include:

Dry eye

Conjunctivitis

Blepharitis

Cataracts

Uveitis

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma

Keratoconus

Grave’s disease

Diabetic retinopathy […]

What Causes Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)?

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Total Vision

A woman rubbing both of her eyes while working on her laptop.

Inflammation and gland blockages can result in meibomian gland dysfunction, which is often caused by medical conditions, environmental factors, or wearing contact lenses. […]

Are Diabetic Eye Exams Covered By Insurance?

Posted on January 12, 2024 (January 12, 2024) by Total Vision

A middle aged woman undergoing a diabetic eye examination.

Your medical and vision insurance cover different eye-related conditions, including dry eyes, eye pain, headaches, cataracts or complications from diabetes or high blood pressure.

Your vision insurance is there for your routine eye exams, which check for refractive errors and common eye diseases. Sometimes, it might even help out with some of the costs for your new eyewear, but that can vary based on your specific plan. […]

What Is the 20-20-20 Rule for Eyes?

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Total Vision

A notepad with the summary of the 20-20-20 rule summarized written on it.

We spend so much time staring at screens, from laptops and tablets to phones and the TV. And we often […]

Can You Have Myopia and Astigmatism?

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Total Vision

An optometrist taking notes of her observations while listening to her patient.

Myopia and astigmatism are distinct vision issues, but it’s common to have both. […]

Pink Eye vs. Stye: How to Tell the Difference?

Posted on September 28, 2023 (October 18, 2023) by Total Vision

A close-up of a girl's right eye with conjuctivitis.

The main difference between pink eye and a stye is that a stye leads to a bump near your eyelid. Pink eye doesn’t lead to bumps or pimples near the eyes […]