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Protecting your vision starts with understanding it. Our eye health library covers everything from glaucoma and macular degeneration to UV protection, floaters, and the impact of screen time — practical guidance for every stage of life.

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Eye Care in Las Vegas: How the Desert Climate Affects Your Vision
Eye Health

Eye Care in Las Vegas: How the Desert Climate Affects Your Vision

Las Vegas is one of the harshest environments in the country for eye health. Intense UV, extreme dryness, casino air, and desert dust create a perfect storm for eye problems — here is how to protect yourself.

8 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#Las Vegas eye care#dry eye Las Vegas#UV protection
The Complete Guide to Contact Lenses: Types, Care, and When to See Your Doctor
Eye Health

The Complete Guide to Contact Lenses: Types, Care, and When to See Your Doctor

From daily disposables to specialty lenses for astigmatism and dry eye, here is everything you need to know about contact lenses — and how to wear them safely.

9 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#contact lenses#contact lens care#daily disposables
Contact Lens Exam in Summerlin: What to Expect
Eye Care

Contact Lens Exam in Summerlin: What to Expect

A contact lens exam is different from a standard eye exam. Here's what's included, why it matters, and how to get fitted for contacts in Summerlin, Las Vegas.

8 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#contact lenses#contact lens exam#Summerlin
Your Child's Vision and School Performance: What Every Parent Should Know
Eye Health

Your Child's Vision and School Performance: What Every Parent Should Know

One in four children has a vision problem significant enough to affect learning — and most are never diagnosed. Here is what to watch for and why annual eye exams matter.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#children's vision#pediatric eye exam#learning disabilities
Digital Eye Strain: Why Your Eyes Hurt After Screen Time (And What to Do)
Eye Health

Digital Eye Strain: Why Your Eyes Hurt After Screen Time (And What to Do)

Headaches, blurry vision, and tired eyes after a day at your computer are not inevitable. Here is what causes digital eye strain and how to actually fix it.

7 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#digital eye strain#computer vision syndrome#screen time
Eye Allergies in Las Vegas: Why the Desert Is Not as Safe as You Think
General Eye Health

Eye Allergies in Las Vegas: Why the Desert Is Not as Safe as You Think

Many people move to Las Vegas expecting relief from allergies — and are surprised to find their eye symptoms get worse. Here is why Las Vegas has significant allergen exposure and how to manage allergic eye disease effectively.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#eye allergies#allergic conjunctivitis#Las Vegas allergies
Swimming Pools and Eye Health: What Las Vegas Swimmers Need to Know
General Eye Health

Swimming Pools and Eye Health: What Las Vegas Swimmers Need to Know

Las Vegas has one of the highest per-capita pool densities in the country. Here is what pool water does to your eyes, how to protect them, and what to do if you develop symptoms after swimming.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#swimming#pool eye health#chlorine eyes
Sun Damage and Your Eyes: What Living in Las Vegas Does Over Time
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Sun Damage and Your Eyes: What Living in Las Vegas Does Over Time

Las Vegas receives more UV radiation than almost any other major US city. Here is what cumulative sun exposure does to your eyes over decades — and the simple habits that protect your vision for life.

5 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#UV damage#sun protection#Las Vegas eye health
Work From Home and Your Eyes: Setting Up Your Workspace for Visual Comfort
General Eye Health

Work From Home and Your Eyes: Setting Up Your Workspace for Visual Comfort

Remote work has dramatically increased screen time for millions of people — and eye strain, headaches, and dry eye have followed. Here is how to set up your home workspace to protect your eyes and stay comfortable all day.

6 min readDr. Cynthia Payne, OD
#work from home#digital eye strain#computer vision syndrome