Do Contact Lenses Cause Styes?

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Total Vision

A person with a stye, touching their eyelid.

Contact lenses do not directly cause styes, but your hygiene habits can contribute to the conditions that causes styes to occur. […]

What Is Commonly Misdiagnosed as Pink Eye?

Posted on September 12, 2025 (September 12, 2025) by Total Vision

A side-by-side comparison of a pink eye on the left and a normal eye on the right

Several other eye conditions present with redness and irritation, including:

Allergies
Dry eye
Blepharitis
Styes
Broken blood vessels in the eye
Blocked tear ducts […]

Does Drinking Water Help Dry Eyes?

Posted on August 25, 2025 (August 25, 2025) by Total Vision

A person drinking from a water bottle outdoors on a sunny day

Staying hydrated can help support healthy tear production and reduce dry eye symptoms, but it may not be a standalone solution. […]

What Causes Binocular Vision Dysfunction?

Posted on July 25, 2025 (July 25, 2025) by Total Vision

A person feels motion sickness from untreated BVD.

BVD can develop from several causes, the most common being:
Congenital eye misalignment

Weak or aging eye muscles

Head injuries or trauma […]

MiSight vs. Ortho-K: The Key Differences in Myopia Treatment Lenses

Posted on July 4, 2025 (July 4, 2025) by Total Vision

A child's hand with a contact lens sitting on their finger.

MiSight uses peripheral defocus to slow eyeball growth, while ortho-k flattens the eye overnight for clear vision during the day, while also slowing myopia progression. […]

Does Wearing Glasses Make Your Vision Worse?

Posted on June 6, 2025 (June 6, 2025) by Total Vision

A person holds their glasses as they squint to try to see clearly.

The truth is, wearing glasses does not make your vision worse. Glasses are a tool to help you see more clearly by correcting how light focuses in your eyes. […]