Spectacular Eyecare

Spectacular Eyecare Residency trained optometrist with 20+ years of experience

Have a High Screen Time? Here’s How It Can Affect Your Eyes
01/26/2026

Have a High Screen Time? Here’s How It Can Affect Your Eyes

Optometrist Melanie Akau, OD, explains what digital eye strain is and the steps people can take to optimize their eye health and vision.

Do you need an annual eye exam?
01/23/2026

Do you need an annual eye exam?

December is the month when many people are thinking about gifts they want to give for Christmas or Hanukah. December also is Give the Gift of Sight Month, a national

Why Are Your Eyes Red When You Wake Up?
01/21/2026

Why Are Your Eyes Red When You Wake Up?

An optometrist explains why your eyes could be red in the morning — and what you can do for relief.

Who is at Greatest Risk for Glaucoma?
01/19/2026

Who is at Greatest Risk for Glaucoma?

While anyone at any age can develop glaucoma, certain people are more at risk. Among those groups are African American, Latinx and Asian populations.

5 effortless ways to relieve eye strain, according to a vision specialist
01/15/2026

5 effortless ways to relieve eye strain, according to a vision specialist

Eye strain prevention tips - an optometrist reveals how to protect your eyes with easy everyday habits

9 Things Eye Doctors Would Never, Ever Ignore
01/12/2026

9 Things Eye Doctors Would Never, Ever Ignore

You don't want to put off getting these symptoms checked out.

Something in your eye? Read this before trying to get it out yourself.
01/09/2026

Something in your eye? Read this before trying to get it out yourself.

Here's how to figure out how to get something out of your eye, and when you need to consult a medical professional instead.

Your Eyes Need More Care in Winter—Here’s What Experts Recommend
01/07/2026

Your Eyes Need More Care in Winter—Here’s What Experts Recommend

Studies show that dry eyes symptom can worsen by up to 40% in winter, and dry-eye diagnoses can rise by 3–4% compared to summer.

Why winter raises the risk of dry eye, blepharitis and UV damage
01/05/2026

Why winter raises the risk of dry eye, blepharitis and UV damage

Dry-eye symptoms often intensify in winter as low humidity, cold winds, increased screen exposure and dehydration destabilise the tear film. Firstpost brings out expert insights to identify who is most at risk and how to safeguard eye health during colder months.

5 tips to protect your eyes during winter months rollingout.com/2025/12/16/protect-your-eyes-during-winter-months/
01/02/2026

5 tips to protect your eyes during winter months rollingout.com/2025/12/16/protect-your-eyes-during-winter-months/

Dry eye symptoms can worsen by 40% in winter as indoor humidity drops and screen time increases.

Plan for end-of-year vision care needs
12/31/2025

Plan for end-of-year vision care needs

Carle works to ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any accessibility concerns may be addressed by contacting (217) 326-8560 or toll-free at (855) 665-8252 or patient.relations@carle.com

Study: Poor Screen, Sleep Hygiene Drying Out Kids’ Eyes
12/29/2025

Study: Poor Screen, Sleep Hygiene Drying Out Kids’ Eyes

A study of more than 1300 children found dry eye disease has increased dramatically over the past 5 years and is linked to more screen time and less sleep.

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