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Do your eyes often feel dry, irritated, or tired, especially after staring at a screen or spending time outdoors? You may be suffering from dry eye syndrome, a common condition that affects your eye comfort and clarity. At Olive Branch Optometry in Cary, NC, we specialize in diagnosing and treating...

Headaches and eye strain are often caused by subtle eye misalignment, especially with increased screen use. Neurolens is a customized lens solution designed to reduce visual stress and improve daily comfort. Olive Branch Optometry in Raleigh provides advanced Neurolens testing as part of comprehensive eye exams.

The new year brings fresh opportunities to care for your vision with purpose. This blog explores how faith, annual checkups, and personalized care come together to protect your sight and your peace of mind. Learn how our team blends clinical excellence with heartfelt service for families across the Raleigh community.

Diabetic patients often deal with eye discomfort that goes beyond blurry vision. Neurolens targets the hidden issue of eye misalignment, offering relief from headaches, fatigue, and strain. This blog explains how Olive Branch Optometry uses this advanced technology to serve Raleigh patients with compassion and precision. For those managing diabetes, it’s an option worth knowing about.

Digital eye strain is more than just annoying—it can lead to long-term vision problems. Olive Branch Optometry in Raleigh offers Neurolens to address misalignment and provide lasting relief from screen-related symptoms.

Learn how digital eye discomfort is often caused by eye misalignment and how Neurolens provides a personalized solution. Olive Branch Optometry in Raleigh offers Neurolens exams, advanced diagnostics, and comprehensive eye care to help patients reduce headaches, eye strain, and fatigue.

Annual eye exam do more than check your prescription — it can uncover early signs of serious health issues. Using advanced technology, our optometrists can detect diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, stroke risk, and more—often before symptoms begin. Protect your sight and your overall health with a comprehensive exam.

As summer festivities light up the skies, it's crucial to remember that fireworks, while dazzling, can pose serious risks to eye health. At Olive Branch Optometry, we’re committed to ensuring that the Raleigh community enjoys celebrations safely. This Fireworks Eye Safety Month, let’s explore how to protect your vision during...

This blog explains why summer is an ideal season for an eye exam, especially for families, travelers, and those exposed to increased UV light. It highlights the benefits of early detection and prevention at Olive Branch Optometry in Raleigh. Patients are encouraged to book summer appointments for long-term vision health.

Healthy Vision Month is the perfect time to prioritize family eye health with comprehensive exams. This blog explains why early detection of eye conditions is essential for every age, from toddlers to seniors. Protecting your family’s vision today sets the stage for clearer, healthier lives tomorrow.

This blog explains how spring allergies impact contact lens wearers and what to do about it. It covers symptoms, prevention tips, and how daily disposables, eye drops, and limited outdoor exposure can reduce irritation. Olive Branch Optometry offers personalized care to help patients enjoy allergy season without sacrificing eye comfort.

Autoimmune diseases like Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus can cause chronic dry eye by reducing tear production and increasing inflammation. This blog explores the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for autoimmune-related dry eye, including artificial tears, prescription medications, and punctal plugs. Regular eye exams are essential for managing symptoms and preventing complications, ensuring long-term eye health and comfort.

Outdoor enthusiasts face increased UV exposure, which may contribute to macular degeneration, cataracts, and other vision issues. The right UV-blocking sunglasses help reduce this exposure and support long-term eye health.

Discover how glaucoma, known as the "silent thief of sight," can lead to irreversible vision loss by quietly damaging the optic nerve. This article explores key risk factors, healthy lifestyle changes, and the importance of regular eye exams to catch and manage glaucoma early, helping you safeguard your vision for the future.

Maximize your vision insurance benefits before they expire at the end of the year! Use our checklist to verify your coverage, schedule your annual eye exam, and take advantage of your eyewear allowance. By following these steps, you can start the New Year with clear vision and updated eyewear while maximizing your benefits.

Managing diabetes goes beyond monitoring blood sugar levels—it also means taking care of your vision. Diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye condition, can affect individuals with diabetes and, if untreated, may lead to vision loss. At Olive Branch Optometry, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive diabetic eye care to help protect your...

This article explores the common fall allergy triggers in Raleigh, NC, and how they can aggravate dry eye symptoms. It explains the connection between allergies and dry eye, highlighting the discomfort caused by eye irritation, dryness, and itching during the fall season. The article also offers practical tips to reduce exposure to allergens and prevent dry eye flare-ups.

In our screen-dominated world, blue light has become an unavoidable part of life. This article explores the impact of blue light on your eyes and offers practical tips to reduce exposure. We’re committed to helping you protect your vision with personalized recommendations, blue light-blocking eyewear, and comprehensive eye care.

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. Learn about common eye issues in children, such as injury, infection, and myopia, and how our eye care team can help.

Discover how to protect your eyes from UV rays with sports and performance sunglasses. Learn about the benefits and features of high-quality eyewear for active lifestyles.

Sunglasses are crucial for protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays, especially in the summer. Our top frame lines, including Calvin Klein, Ray-Ban, and Silhouette, offer both style and protection.

Springtime allergies, particularly eye allergies, can impair daily life, causing symptoms like itchiness and redness. Our eye care team explores the causes and impacts on daily life and offers management strategies, highlighting how Olive Branch Optometry supports patients in enjoying clear vision.

Dry eye syndrome can worsen during summer. This blog explores the causes and treatment options to keep your eyes comfortable all season.

We explore the link between alcohol consumption and eye health, and howregular eye exams and maintaining healthy habits can help.

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Olive Branch Optometry to schedule your appointment.

Here are 8 tips to help you improve your vision naturally. For all of your eye care needs, Olive Branch Optometry in Raleigh is here for you.

Here’s what’s trending in eyewear this winter 2022. For all of your eyewear and contact lens needs, Olive Branch Optometry in Raleigh is here for you.

Your eye experts at Olive Branch Optometry have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season. Let us know how else we can help!

Vision insurance benefits can save you a lot of money on eye care, but only if you use them before they expire at the end of the year. This way, you’ll be able to stay on top of your eye health and address any vision problems you may be experiencing.

A new study on blindness in children found that blindness could have been prevented in half the cases.

Not sure how to use your vision benefits before they expire? Here are 4 tips to help you get the most out of your 2022 vision plan.

Are you experiencing dry eyes? It may surprise you to learn that maqui berries, nuts and even caffeinated coffee can naturally help relieve some dry eye symptoms? At Olive Branch Optometry, we believe that patients can benefit from a multifaceted approach to treating dry eye syndrome (DES) that includes both conventional treatments and healthy lifestyle changes.

Although contact lenses are a convenient and comfortable alternative to eyeglasses, you can increase your risk of eye infections if you don't follow your eye doctor's care and maintainance instructions. Continue reading to find out how to avoid eye infections.

How much do you know about the consequences of excessive screen time on your kids’ eyes? Read on to learn what science has to say, and how Olive Branch Optometry can help

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing contact lenses. Here are our top contact lens safety tips to keep your peepers happy.

If you’ve got age-related farsightedness (presbyopia), you might be tempted to buy a pair of over-the-counter (OTC) reading glasses. While OTC readers are cheap and easy to find, they’re no substitute for custom-made prescription reading glasses created with your specific visual needs in mind. At Olive Branch Optometry, we take care of all of your eye care needs.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate survivors as we alert patients to the potential effects of treatment on their eyes and vision.

Do you look at digital screens during the course of your day? If you do, you’re being exposed to blue light rays. The best way to protect yourself from any harmful side effects is to wear blue light glasses.

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s what you need to know about eye floaters, and how Olive Branch Optometry can help!

While we all know that we should get a good-night’s rest, you may not know how important it is for your eye health! Read on to find out how you can take the proper steps to keep your eyes healthy.

Did you know that contact lenses can expire? Well, they can. Wearing contacts past their expiration date - or longer than their prescribed time - can harm your vision. To schedule a contact lens exam, call Olive Branch Optometry in Raleigh today.

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's very treatable. Here are tips to help you deal with your dry eye symptoms, along with treatment from your eye doctor.

With the new school year starting, digital eye strain is a real concern for many kids. Fortunately, Olive Branch Optometry in Raleigh is here to help!

Here’s why every child should visit an optometrist for an eye exam before the start of the new school year. And if your child has myopia (nearsightedness), we’ll explain what can be done to ensure your child’s eyes remain healthy.

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Olive Branch Optometry without delay if you or a loved one experiences any of these eye or vision problems.

Worried about how summer weather affects your contact lenses? Don’t be! Just follow these simple guidelines to keep your eyes safe and healthy in warm weather.

Before you head outdoors, grab your UV-blocking sunglasses and sun hat to protect your eyes from these 4 eye conditions.

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without a backpack or a lunch box, make sure their eyes and vision are ready for the challenges ahead.

In the market for stylish new shades but aren’t sure which lens tint to choose? We’re here to help.

Tired of switching between regular glasses and sunglasses? Photochromic lenses darken when you’re outside and lighten when you’re indoors—all the while providing full UV protection. Here are 5 reasons why we at Olive Branch Optometry love photochromic lenses.

Consuming certain vitamins and nutrients can support your eye health and potentially ward off serious eye diseases and conditions. Read on to find out more!

Many teens who wear glasses are eager to try out contact lenses for convenience, fashion or to just provide another option for vision correction.