Contact Lens Overwear Syndrome

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Jan 23, 2025 8:15:00 AM

For those who wear contact lenses, the most uncomfortable pairs are often the first and the last. The initial pair can be painful due to a lack of experience in handling them, while the final pair might cause discomfort because of a condition known as contact lens overwear syndrome (CLOS).

 
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Contact Lens Intolerance: How LASIK can help

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Apr 14, 2023 3:49:38 PM

Hey there! We all know that contact lenses have been a game-changer for many people when it comes to correcting their vision. They offer much more convenience and comfort than glasses do. But for some, contact lens intolerance can make wearing contacts unbearable. If that sounds like you, don't worry! LASIK might just be the solution you need.

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Does Your Eyelid Twitch? Learn What It Means

by The Rochester Eye & Laser Team on Oct 8, 2022 1:09:19 PM

It happens to the best of us at some point in our lives; you could be sitting in a movie theater, driving to work, or just relaxing on the couch, when all of the sudden your eyelid starts to twitch. Eyelid twitching (or myokymia) is an involuntary eyelid muscle contraction, which typically affects your lower eyelid, not your actual eyeball. An eye twitch (albeit annoying) is usually nothing serious. These spasms are pretty common and may come and go, without an identifiable trigger.

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