Articles and Answers From Your Local Vision Experts
At Lowcountry Eye Care, we’re dedicated to keeping you informed on the latest in eye care while offering simple, practical tips to protect and maintain healthy vision. From guidance on safeguarding your eyes to updates on new treatments and eyewear solutions, our blog is here to support your eye health every step of the way.
Why Aren’t Your Dry Eye Drops Working?
If dry eye drops only help for a few minutes, the problem may be more than a lack of moisture. Learn why symptoms can keep coming back and how finding the underlying cause can help guide more personalized dry eye treatment.
Why Does My Child’s Myopia Keep Getting Worse?
A stronger glasses prescription can signal that a child’s myopia is progressing. Learn when parents should ask about myopia management, why progression matters, and what treatment options may help slow future changes.
Ozempic and NAION: Understanding the WHO 2025 Vision Safety Alert
In June 2025, the World Health Organization issued a global alert confirming a link between semaglutide medications—like Ozempic and Wegovy—and a rare but serious condition called NAION. While these medications offer life-changing benefits for many, staying informed...
The Patient’s Guide to Comprehensive Eye Exams
What happens during a comprehensive eye exam?A comprehensive eye exam at Lowcountry Eye Care is a medical evaluation of your total ocular health, not just a vision screening. While a screening only checks if you can read a chart, our full examinations include a visual...
Contact Lens Fitting: Same-Day Options, Expectations, and Patient FAQs
What Is a Contact Lens Fitting?A contact lens fitting is a dedicated appointment where your optometrist checks your prescription, evaluates eye health, and helps choose the lens type that matches your daily routine. At Lowcountry Eye Care, this includes a conversation...
Find Relief: Dry Eye Treatment at Lowcountry Eye Care
Find Relief: Dry Eye Treatment at Lowcountry Eye Care Dry, irritated eyes can be frustrating and affect daily life. From blurry vision to constant watering, dry eye disease is more than a minor annoyance—it can disrupt work, reading, and screen use, causing...
