Candice Halstead Optometrist

31/03/2026

05/02/2026

What can you see if you have cataracts?

When you have a cataract, the lens of your eye gets cloudy. The view is like looking through dusty glass. Watch this video to explore what life might look li...

04/02/2026

24/01/2026

When President Emmanuel Macron took to the stage in Davos, Switzerland yesterday wearing blue-tinted aviator-style glasses, people began to speculate. A bold fashion choice or a medical condition?

According to French media outlets, President Macron has a subconjunctival hemorrhage. It looks scary, but it’s usually harmless and often heals on its own. Link in bio to read more.

A subconjunctival hemorrhage happens when one or more blood spots appear on the white of your eye. The eye’s conjunctiva contains a lot of tiny blood vessels that can break. If they break, blood leaks between the conjunctiva and sclera. This bleeding is the bright red spot that you see on the white of your eye.

Causes include: coughing, sneezing, straining, or other similar actions most commonly cause subconjunctival hemorrhages. This is because they briefly raise blood pressure in your veins. That quick pressure rise can cause capillaries to break.

Trauma or injury to the eye can also cause subconjunctival hemorrhage. Even rubbing your eyes too hard might cause capillaries to break.

Depending on how big the spot is, it could take a few days or a few weeks to resolve.

24/01/2026

What do healthy oil glands in your eyelids really look like—and does it change with age or contact lens wear?

A new study used artificial intelligence to analyze thousands of eye images and found that Meibomian gland appearance (which helps keep your eyes comfortable) varies by age and ethnicity, but not by s*x or contact lens use. This research could help eye doctors better understand what’s “normal” and spot early signs of dry eye disease.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a4M0PM

24/09/2025

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22/09/2025

Eyecare Awareness Month 21 September to 18 October 2025!!

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20/08/2025

While it's hard to beat a good bargain, chasing the lowest price on contact lenses may not be worth it. Cheap, non-prescription or counterfeit contacts may cause:
◽ Corneal abrasions
◽ Eye infections
◽ Toxin exposure
Only prescribed, FDA-approved lenses are safe. Stick with trusted retailers, a valid prescription and your eye doctor’s advice. https://www.allaboutvision.com/eyewear/contact-lenses/cheap-contacts/

19/08/2025

VISUAL PATHWAYS from your eyes to your Visual Cortex is complex. For people with Irlen Syndrome, this complexity is increased because their brain is unable to process the full spectrum of visible light that enters our eyes, particularly when reading black print on a white background. They can experience distortions, discomfort, headaches and a lack of concentration. They can have perfect eyesight, and they DO NOT know that what they see is different from what others see, so it is a HIDDEN disability. HAVE YOU EVER ASKED YOUR CHILD HOW THE WORDS LOOK? 🤔

29/07/2025

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12/07/2025

12/07/2025