ICL 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 MoreGuide to Implantable Contact Lenses
Have you been told you cannot have laser eye surgery? ICLs may be the solution. If you are considering laser vision correction surgery, an implantable […]
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 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 MoreWhat Is a Macular Hole?
Macular holes affect up to 4 in 1,000 people above the age of 55. A macular hole is a small tear in the center of […]
Read MoreHelp! My Child Dislikes Online Learning
The current COVID-19 pandemic has children learning through digital platforms for up to 7-10 hours a day! But what can you do when your child […]
Read MoreNear Point Visual Stress (NPVS)
Modern science now understands why long hours of reading and screen time can lead to eye strain. When the visual system struggles to meet the […]
Read MoreWhat’s Worse: High Myopia or Smoking?
Smoking can lead to the development of sight-threatening eye diseases — but did you know that myopia can also increase your risk of these serious […]
Read MoreMyopia Management for Athletes
Rarely do you think about your eyes when preparing for a big game… until your glasses slip off your face or your contact lenses pop […]
Read MoreHow Does Ortho-K Work?
Ortho-k contact lenses gently reshape the curvature of the eye to improve vision and control myopia progression. Nearly 30 percent of Americans suffer from myopia. […]
Read MoreOrtho-K: Top 10 FAQs
Orthokeratology (ortho-k) is quickly becoming the gold standard for myopia management in children. We have provided the top 10 most frequently asked questions about ortho-k […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children with Myopia
Not only does spending time outdoors have significant health benefits, it can even help to slow down myopia progression in children. Myopia, more commonly known […]
Read MoreShould I Be Worried About Myopia?
Myopia (nearsightedness) progression in children doesn’t only result in a rapidly increasing optical prescription, it can also lead to some serious sight-threatening eye conditions in […]
Read MoreCan Your Child Benefit from Myopia Management?
Myopia (nearsightedness) is a common vision problem that occurs when distant images appear blurry. Myopia occurs when the light entering the eye is focused in […]
Read MoreMiSight Lenses for Myopia Management
Does your child have myopia (nearsightedness)? Is your child’s optical prescription worsening? Does your child require stronger glasses every year? Myopia (nearsightedness) generally begins in […]
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 MoreGuide to High-Index Lenses
What are high-index lenses? High-index lenses are eyeglass lenses that are designed to be thinner and lighter than regular lenses. They are generally recommended for […]
Read MoreImprove Your Sight, Improve Your Life
Believe it or not, the coronavirus pandemic may have brought about a number of positive changes in many people’s lives. The COVID-19 pandemic arrived at […]
Read MoreNight Blindness: Treatments and Prevention
Night blindness (nyctalopia) affects vision clarity in low light conditions and can significantly impact performance of daily activities. Night blindness, despite its name, does not […]
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