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Surprisingly, approximately 2,000 eye injuries happen on the job to American workers every day, according to The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. For Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month coming up in March...

Now that it’s Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month we need to think about eye protection at work. When there is successful eye protection the number of injuries declines precipitously...

“Trick or treat.” It is that time of the year again when we go all out with our unique Halloween costumes and makeup. Whatever you plan to wear, it is important to keep your eyes safe and healthy from Halloween accessories and makeup.

As parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of using sunscreen to protect our child’s skin from the sun’s harmful rays. However, many parents may not realize that children’s eyes also need protection from the sun! Fortunately...

Have you ever experienced a headache that affected your vision? Many of us know what it is like to have a headache. Depending on the cause, it can trigger a sharp, dull, or throbbing sensation of pain ranging in severity...

Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelids. Although unnoticeable most of the time, those sleepy-looking eyes or slightly saggy upper eyelids can become severe enough to impact your vision...

There are a number of different kinds of contact lens options available today. These different types of lenses are created to help remedy specific eye issues that you may be dealing with...

Dr. Seema Mohanan’s optometry office will no longer be called OptimEYES in 2020. From now on, we will be called Optics&EYECARE. Everything else in the office will be the same great quality and service our loyal patients in Ashburn and surrounding vicinities have come to rely on...

There are a lot of ocular problems that someone might develop and one of the most common is dry eyes. For those who might not know, the eyes use regular lubrication to keep the ocular field moist, even when someone isn’t crying...

Many people feel like their eyes are doing well and attribute their need to squint, get closer, or put off worrying about blurs and blocks, by telling themselves it is simply a sign of tiredness or some other temporary issue...