Myopia

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]