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How Often Can You Use Eye Drops?

A person holds up a bottle of eye drops.

How often you can use eye drops depends entirely on the type of drop. Improper handling and use of eyedrops can actually make your symptoms worse. As a basic rule:
Preservative-free artificial tears are safe to use throughout the day, as needed.
Always follow strict dosage instructions when using medicated eye drops.
Most allergy eye drops are safe to use up to 2 times a day.
Redness-relief eye drops are okay to use up to 4 times a day, but only for a few days.
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How Do I Know If My Sunglasses Are Polarized?

An image looking through polarized sunglasses that demonstrates how they affect visibility on the water.

The quickest way to know if your sunglasses are polarized is to check the packaging provided by the manufacturer. Alternatively, you can confirm polarization by looking at a digital screen or high glare surface while wearing your sunglasses, then tilting either the screen or your head. If the image you see becomes darker, your sunglasses are likely polarized.
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What Are the Differences Between Myopia & Hyperopia?

A mature patient fixes their eyeglasses, which corrects their refractive error, allowing them to enjoy clear vision.

Myopia and hyperopia are refractive errors (eye conditions) that affect visual clarity. Although both cause blurry vision, there are several key differences between them:
An eye with myopia is too long or its cornea curves steeply, resulting in blurry distance vision while close-up vision remains clear.
Hyperopia causes the eye to shorten or flatten the cornea, resulting in blurry close-up vision while distance vision remains clear.
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