Glaucoma: 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 MoreWhen are Atropine Eye Drops Used?
Atropine is an essential eye drop used by eye doctors in both the diagnosis and treatment of many eye conditions. When you go for your […]
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 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 MoreOcular Rosacea
Of the more than 16 million people in the United States who have rosacea, more than 60% will experience eye-related symptoms. More than 10% of […]
Read MoreGlaucoma: Can Meditation Help?
Could meditation be the next glaucoma ‘wonder drug’? Can adding meditation to your day help manage your glaucoma? Glaucoma affects 65 million people worldwide, and […]
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 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 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 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 MoreLazy Eyes Need Binocular Vision Therapy
While different treatments and techniques have been used to treat lazy eye (amblyopia), vision therapy has been shown to be the most effective, as it […]
Read MoreDry Eyes and Aging
Dry eyes affect the quality of life for up to 30 percent of adults over the age of 50. Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a […]
Read MoreDry Eyes: What Is Intense Pulsed Light Therapy?
Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy treats the underlying cause of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye syndrome (DES), providing long lasting results for millions […]
Read MoreEye Allergies and Contact Lenses
Eye allergies can cause a host of uncomfortable symptoms, making contact lens wear difficult for many allergy sufferers. Eye allergies can cause any of the […]
Read MoreWhy Do My Eyes Feel Gritty?
Gritty eyes can make your eyes feel scratchy, rough and irritated— almost as if a piece of sand is stuck in your eye. Gritty eyes […]
Read MoreHow Is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Treated?
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is one of the leading causes of dry eye syndrome and blepharitis. Recent studies show up that to 59 percent of […]
Read MoreTips for Allergic Eyes
Did you know that up to 25 percent of people suffer from eye allergies? Eye allergies can develop at any time during the year, and […]
Read MoreDry Eyes or Eye Allergies?
If allergy medication and over-the-counter eye drops, gels, and ointments have yet to relieve your dry, itchy eyes, it may be time to schedule an […]
Read MoreManaging Dry Eyes in the Spring
Have you been diagnosed with chronic dry eyes or dry eye syndrome (DES)? If you also suffer from seasonal allergies, your dry eye symptoms may […]
Read More8 Ways to Prevent Winter Dry Eyes
Harsh winter weather is commonly linked to dry, itchy skin, but did you know that this cold, snowy season can have similar effects on your […]
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 MoreCan Pregnancy Affect Vision?
An estimated 15 percent of women experience vision changes during pregnancy. Pregnancy can bring about many different changes in your body. These changes, although sometimes […]
Read MoreCommon Contact Lens Problems
While wearing contact lenses is a safe alternative to eyeglasses, they can come with problems that you may not expect— especially if you are a […]
Read MoreDry Eye and Menopause
Approximately 61 percent of perimenopausal and menopausal women are affected by dry eyes. Many women during menopause suffer with dry eyes. During menopause, the body […]
Read MoreSystemic Diseases That Cause Dry Eye
Up to 70 percent of patients with systemic conditions suffer from dry eye. Dry eyes is a common condition caused by insufficient tear quantity, or […]
Read MoreMyopia Management FAQs
Q: What is myopia? A: Myopia is a refractive error, or a vision condition that affects the ability to see distant images or objects clearly. […]
Read MoreNormal Tension Glaucoma
What is normal tension glaucoma (NTG)? Glaucoma is the name for a group of ocular diseases that occur as a result of: High eye pressure […]
Read MoreGlaucoma FAQs
Q: What is glaucoma? A: Glaucoma is a progressive ocular disease that causes permanent vision loss, as a result of damage to the optic nerve […]
Read MoreWhat Is Open Angle Glaucoma?
Open-angle glaucoma accounts for more than 80 percent of all glaucoma cases. Open angle glaucoma (OAG) is the most common form of glaucoma that usually […]
Read MoreWhat Is Angle Closure Glaucoma?
Angle closure glaucoma is a rare, but serious form of glaucoma that requires immediate medical attention. Closed angle glaucoma develops as a result of a […]
Read MoreInternal Eye Infections
Here is a guide to the most common internal eye infections, their symptoms, and treatment methods. Eye infections can be quite uncomfortable, causing redness, pain, […]
Read MoreMyopia Management
Are you concerned that your myopia is worsening? Myopia, also known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness, is the inability to see distant images or objects clearly— […]
Read MoreEyelid Conditions
What is the function of the eyelid? Your eyelids play a crucial role in protecting your ocular health. Eyelids cover the delicate cornea. Without the […]
Read MoreBlepharitis
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is one of the most common ocular conditions caused by an inflammation of the eyelids, usually as a result of a […]
Read MoreNatural Remedies for Dry Eyes
Wondering what you can do to relieve dry eyes… naturally? You may be wondering what you can do to naturally relieve your dry eye symptoms? […]
Read MoreGuide to Eye Drops
What are eye drops used for? Eye drops are commonly administered or prescribed by eye doctors for a number of different reasons. The most common […]
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 MoreHow to Prevent Eye Allergies
If you suffer from red, sore allergic eyes, there are several ways to prevent this condition from affecting your life. Allergies are a common complaint, […]
Read MoreLazy Eye: The Latest Research
The Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) research provided evidence-based studies on treatment for children with lazy eye. PEDIG research on the effectiveness of lazy […]
Read MoreWhy Is Myopia Management Important?
While myopia is common vision problem that makes eyewear a new necessity, it can also cause serious eye diseases later in life. Myopia occurs when […]
Read MoreEye Drops For Children
What are eye drops used for? Your eye doctor may have used eye drops during the eye exam of your child or may have prescribed […]
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