If your optometrist has ever told you that you have astigmatism, you are in good company. It is one of the most common vision conditions, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. A lot of people hear the word and assume something is wrong with their eyes beyond just needing glasses. The truth is much simpler. Astigmatism just means your eye is shaped a little differently than a textbook eye, and it is easy to correct once you know what is going on. Here is what astigmati

Night driving can become more challenging when headlights appear painfully bright, streetlights develop halos or road markings seem harder to see. Lower light levels naturally make visual tasks more demanding. However, an outdated prescription, dirty or damaged lenses and certain eye conditions can make the problem worse. Why Is Night Driving More Difficult? At night, there is less contrast between objects and their surroundings. Your pupils become larger to allow more light

You just finished your eye exam, and the optometrist hands you a small slip of paper covered in letters and numbers. OD, OS, SPH, CYL, AXIS. Unless someone explains it, that slip might as well be written in another language. You are not meant to need a medical degree to understand your own vision. This guide breaks down exactly what each part of your prescription means, in plain English, so you can read it with confidence whether you are picking out new frames, ordering glass