Simple Ways to Reduce Digital Eye Strain

Whether you’re just scrolling on social media, streaming a show, playing a game, or working from home, more screen usage means more work for your eyes. This may cause digital eye strain or sometimes also called “computer vision syndrome.” Commo...

By Louise Savoie

September 7, 2021

Things You Need to Know About Styes

What Is a Stye? A stye is an infection in the eyelid that is caused by bacteria and can occur at the base of an eyelash or within one of the small oil glands within the eyelid. Types of Styes There are two types of stye: External stye: one that grows...

By Louise Savoie

July 6, 2021

Possible Causes for Your Blurred Vision

Your blurred vision can mean a lot of things, not just the need for glasses. Forest Optical only wants what is best for your eyes. So we’re here to talk about some of the most common causes for your blurred eye-sight. Take a look: Eyestrain This ca...

By Louise Savoie

June 2, 2021

Things You Can Do to Prevent Dry Eyes

A dry eye can be uncomfortable and irritating. A dry eye is not something you should leave untreated for a long time because if you do, it can cause sensitivity of the eye, blurred vision, and other complications. Significant drying of the surface of...

By Louise Savoie

May 3, 2021

What You Should and Shouldn’t Do When Wearing Contact Lenses

Contact lenses and eyeglasses are different. Caring for your contacts is a little more difficult because it is very delicate. Furthermore, you insert it in your eyes. If not cared for properly, it may cause infection which can lead to certain eye pro...

By Louise Savoie

April 7, 2021

Tips for Teens: Maintaining Good Eyesight

Our eyesight is one of the most important senses. If you have good eyesight, it is normal not to be worried about your eye health. But even as a teenager, your eyesight is still developing so it may not always be as perfect as it is now. For this rea...

By Louise Savoie

March 9, 2021