Nearsighted or Farsighted?
Have you been told you are ‘nearsighted’ or ‘farsighted’ but not totally sure what they mean? Both of these may require you to rely on […]
Read MoreGlaucoma: What are the Signs?
Did you know about 3 million people in the U.S. are affected by glaucoma, but only half are aware they have it? Over 90% of […]
Read MoreGlaucoma: ‘The Silent Thief of Sight’
Did you know that rock star Bono from U2 has glaucoma? U2’s Bono is not alone, at least 3 million North Americans have glaucoma, but […]
Read MoreCataracts: Top 5 Myths and Facts
Have you been told you have cataracts, but not sure about the myths and facts? Here are the top 5 myths and facts about cataracts. […]
Read MoreTop 10 Tips For Contact Lens Wearers
If you wear contact lenses, you’ll want to read our list of the top 10 healthy habits that all contact lens wearers should follow. Do […]
Read MoreCan Sleep Apnea Affect your Eyes?
Sleep apnea can affect not only your physical health, but can have serious consequences for your eyes and vision too. If you have sleep apnea, […]
Read MoreWhy are Annual Eye Exams Important?
Clear vision is important—but your annual exams will also ensure your eye health. Most patients enjoy their visit to the eye doctor, there are always […]
Read MoreWhich Foods Help Dry Eyes?
Over 16 million Americans experience dry eyes. Other than dryness of the eye, symptoms of dry eye include burning, irritation and grittiness. While studies have […]
Read MoreICL Surgery: What to Expect
Over 1 million ICLs have been implanted globally. An implantable collamer lens (ICL) is an artificial lens that’s permanently implanted in the eye, this surgical […]
Read MoreLASIK Eye Surgery: 5 Myths and Facts
Here’s the most common myths and facts on laser eye surgery. While LASIK eye surgery has become the most popular refractive surgery in the U.S, […]
Read MoreScleral Lenses After Laser Surgery
Have you had laser eye surgery and are now experiencing post-surgery complications? If you have had laser eye surgery but still have blurry vision, scleral […]
Read MoreContact Lenses for Astigmatism
Approximately 1 in 3 people have astigmatism, a vision condition that causes blurry and distorted vision. If you have astigmatism, there is a wide variety […]
Read MoreTypes of Eye Allergies
Up to 25 percent of people worldwide suffer from eye allergies. If you suffer from eye allergies, you may be wondering what is causing your […]
Read MoreContact Lenses or Laser Eye Surgery?
Tired of wearing your glasses everyday? If you wear corrective lenses for nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism, you may be wondering about the advantages that contact […]
Read MoreBurning Eyes at Night
If your eyes are burning at night, you may be suffering from dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome can put a damper on your day […]
Read MoreWhy Am I Seeing Halos?
Seeing halos around lights can be a cause for concern, or it can be completely normal. If you notice a sudden appearance of halos or […]
Read MorePink Eye or Allergies?
Do you find that you sometimes struggle to open your eyes due to severe discomfort? Eye allergy symptoms can sometimes mimic an eye infection, making […]
Read MoreAre Ortho-K Lenses Safe?
Optometrists are constantly reminding us not to sleep in our contact lenses— but if ortho-k lenses are worn overnight, do they increase the risk of […]
Read MoreWhy Do Adults Choose Ortho-K?
If you have been thinking about ways to improve your vision without the need for corrective eyewear, ortho-k may be the solution you have been […]
Read MoreEye Protection at Home
Ninety percent of eye injuries can be prevented with appropriate eye protection. Many people perform their daily chores without even thinking about the risk of […]
Read MoreEye Injuries: Are All Toys Safe for Children?
An estimated 11,000 toy-related eye injuries occur in the United States, each year. When purchasing toys for your children keep in mind that many toys […]
Read MoreCorneal Transplant (Keratoplasty)
More than 44,000 corneal transplants are performed in the United States each year. The cornea is the outermost layer of the eye that is responsible […]
Read MoreEye Emergency: Hand Sanitizer in Your Eye
One of the best ways to protect yourself from catching a virus is to frequently disinfect your hands. Washing your hands with warm water and […]
Read MoreWhat Is a Corneal Abrasion?
Corneal abrasions (scratches) account for approximately 1.5 percent of eye injuries each year. The cornea is the clear, outermost layer of the eye that is […]
Read MoreKeratoconus Treatment: Corneal Cross-linking
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease that weakens the cornea and changes its structure — leading to vision problems and even vision loss. The cornea […]
Read MoreWhat Are Scleral Lenses?
Scleral lenses are a type of gas permeable (GP) lens that are specially designed for patients with corneal irregularities and other eye conditions that make […]
Read MoreThe Contact Lens Exam
Over 22 percent of people who wear eyeglasses also wear contact lenses. If you are thinking about contact lenses, let your eye doctor know that […]
Read MoreKeratoconus
What is keratoconus? Keratoconus is a progressive disease that causes thinning and reshaping of the cornea, the front part of your eye. In a healthy […]
Read MoreCorneal Dystrophies
What is the primary function of the cornea? The cornea is the clear, protective outer layer of the eye. It’s primary function is to act […]
Read MoreLow Vision
What is low vision? Low vision is diagnosed when vision cannot be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or eye surgery— allowing you to participate […]
Read MorePinguecula and Pterygium
Pingueculae and pterygia are benign growths that appear on the eye’s conjunctiva, the clear covering over the white part of your eye. What is a […]
Read MoreWhat Is Farsightedness?
Farsightedness, also known as long-sightedness or hyperopia, causes near objects or images to appear blurry. A hyperopic eye focuses an image behind the retina, instead […]
Read MoreWhat Is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is one of the most misunderstood optical terms…maybe because it is so hard to say?! Astigmatism is a type of refractive error that causes […]
Read MoreCommon Eye Diseases
Have you been told you have an eye disease or need eye surgery? This guide will help you understand the most common eye conditions. Cataracts […]
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