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Stellest lenses for Myopia
By Dr. Teresa Pham June 1, 2026
In this blog, we explore how Stellest lenses work, who they’re recommended for, and why early intervention matters.
Child hates reading and schoolwork -image of a girl with her head down, looking sad
By Dr. Daniel O'Dowd May 1, 2026
Your child hates reading and you suspect eye issues? We explore the link between eye health and reading, and signs that may indicate a vision problem.
Woman rubbing eyes representing MGD or Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
By Dr. Daniel O'Dowd April 6, 2026
We explore what MGD is, what causes meibomian gland blockage, which symptoms to watch for, and what treatment options are available at home and in the office.
What are the best eye drops for dry eyes? Image of a man using eye drops
By Dr. Daniel O'Dowd March 8, 2026
Get an eye doctor's advice for 3 types of eye drops that can worsen dry eyes, what works for temporary relief, and when it's time to see a doctor.
A woman looking up with eyes closed, representing dry eyes worse in the morning or at night
By Dr. Daniel O'Dowd February 11, 2026
Ever wondered why dry eyes seem worse in the morning or at night? We explore the reasons why and what you can do about it at home or with a dry eye doctor.
A woman is rubbing her eyes at computer screen. Why do eyes feel tired after a full night's sleep?
By Dr. Daniel O'Dowd February 9, 2026
We discuss why a good night sleep doesn't always fix tired eyes, what's causing your eyes to feel exhausted, and what you can do to get real relief.
 Woman closes and touches her eyes, asking
By Dr. Teresa Pham January 13, 2026
Experiencing new eye floaters or flashes? Understand possible causes and when to schedule an exam with our Fuquay-Varina eye care team.
Contacts, glasses, and eye chart screen representing what vision insurance providers currently provide and visionvantage
By Dr. Teresa Pham December 11, 2025
What Are the Most Common Vision Insurance Providers? 
image of a woman with droopy eyelid representing how to fix droopy eyelids without surgery
By Dr. Teresa Pham October 28, 2025
We explore treatments for droopy eyelids without surgery, such as medicated eye drops, lifestyle adjustments, targeted exercises, and triLift therapy.
Doctor in blue scrubs and a man in a gray suit, representing the concept of How long does an eye exam take.
By Dr. Teresa Pham September 23, 2025
How long does an eye exam take? Most eye exams take between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on several factors explained in this blog.
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