Educational Resources

At Looking Glass Optical, we’re as dedicated to educating our patients as we are to caring for their vision. Dr. Mayer Teles, Dr. Tasneem Maner, and Dr. Saadia Tariq all believe that knowledge is power — the more you understand about your eye health, the better equipped you are to protect it. It’s why patient education is part of every exam, and why we publish a new blog each month on the topics our patients ask about most.

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Our commitment to eye education extends beyond our office. We’re proud supporters of Promise in Sight, a non-profit dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving vision for people without access to quality eye care.

Browse our resources below. If there’s a topic you don’t see, give us a call — our doctors are always happy to answer your questions.

What are Keratitis Symptoms and Treatment?

On April 18, 2023 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight

Keratitis symptoms and treatments will depend on the severity of the condition. Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface covering the front of the eye. Various factors, including infections, injuries, and underlying medical conditions, can cause it. Keep reading to learn about the two categories of keratitis as well as symptoms and treatments.

Preventing Glaucoma & Avoiding Losing Your Eyesight

On April 6, 2023 / Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Glaucoma, UV Protection

According to the CDC, more than half of the people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Glaucoma causes vision loss and, if left unchecked, blindness. Glaucoma damages the nerve in the back of your eye, called the optic nerve. Learning about glaucoma is always possible by talking to your optometrist. Read on to learn more about preventative measures and possible treatments to avoid vision loss from glaucoma.

What is Visual Impairment?

On March 29, 2023 / 20/20 Vision, Eye Care, Facts About Your Sight, Glaucoma, Pediatric Eye Care, Protective Eyewear

Visual impairment is a term experts define as any loss of sight. Vision impairment uses visual acuity to measure the level of vision loss. Read on to learn more about visual impairment, visual acuity, vision loss, and when it can be corrected with lenses.

Smoking Can Damage Your Eyesight and Why Vaping Isn’t Any Safer

On March 8, 2023 / Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Strain, Facts About Your Sight, Glaucoma, Pediatric Eye Care

We have all heard of the links of smoking to cancer, heart diseases, strokes, and lung diseases. But are you aware of the links to smoking and how it can damage your eyesight? No matter the form you use – cigars, pipes, and vaping it is all linked to damaging your eyesight.

When and How Your Nighttime Driving Ability Can Get Worse

On February 23, 2023 / Eye Strain, Facts About Your Sight

We often hear jokes about nighttime driving and people’s inability to see well at night, and although the jokes are funny, we do need to take this seriously. Nighttime driving, for those of us with less than stellar eyesight, can be stressful and dangerous to ourselves and others. Read on to learn when and how nighttime driving ability can get worse and how to solve this.

3 Types of Contact Lenses for Astigmatism – Which Contact Lenses are Best for You?

On February 9, 2023 / Contact Lenses, Eye Care, Eye Strain, Facts About Your Sight

What is an Astigmatism and how can it be treated with contact lenses, and what options are available for contact lenses for Astigmatism? Astigmatism is relatively common and treatable, caused by an imperfection in the eye’s curvature. Of course, contact lens options to correct astigmatism exists. Read on to learn more about corrective contact lens options.

5 Ways Autoimmune Diseases Can Affect Your Vision

On January 23, 2023 / Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Strain

Autoimmune diseases cause the body’s cells to attack each other, impacting every aspect of your health. Few autoimmune disorders specifically target the eyes. However, an autoimmune disease can affect your vision due to its systemic nature. While autoimmune diseases have no current cure, properly managing symptoms can lessen their progression and impact your health.

How to Avoid Bacteria Growing in Your Contact Cases

On January 9, 2023 / Contact Lenses, Eye Care

Eye Infections Bacteria from unclean Contact Lenses

Are your contacts soaking in microorganisms? Harmful bacteria can grow in your contact case when your lens routine lapses. You might not consider the bacteria growing in your contact case when you care for your lenses. Unfortunately, neglecting your lens case can lead to eye infections. You can reduce your risk of infection by caring for your case as rigorously as you care for your lenses.

Contact Lenses for Children — What Is the Best Age to Start?

On December 19, 2022 / Contact Lenses, Pediatric Eye Care

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 8% of all contact lens wearers in the United States are under the age of 18. Contacts for children come with numerous benefits, but are contacts the right option for children? Learn more about what contact lenses can offer young patients and when the best age to start wearing lenses is for children.

Importance of Sunglasses in Winter and the Dangers of the Winter Sun

On December 5, 2022 / Eye Care, Eye Strain, Eyeglass Styles, Facts About Your Sight, Protective Eyewear

Why Sunglasses Are Still Just as Important in Winter

Most people have heard that the sun can damage your eyes and that wearing sunglasses can help protect you from this damage. What many people don’t realize, however, is the importance of sunglasses throughout the entire year, not just in the summer. Learn more about why wearing sunglasses in winter is essential.

Education Resources

Educational Resources