Your eyes and body share a unique relationship. If you didn’t know already, several health conditions could lead to various eye concerns. Sjögren’s syndrome and lupus can increase the risk of developing dry eye, multiple sclerosis can increase the number of floaters you notice in your vision, and your cornea may develop a blue or […]
Millions of people live with refractive errors like myopia and hyperopia. Your eye doctor can identify these conditions during a comprehensive eye exam, but what is myopia, and how does it affect your vision? Continue reading to learn more about myopia, including what it is, what causes it, and what treatments are available today. What […]
Many Americans experience dry eyes and sore necks after working on the computer. This condition is known as digital eye strain, and it can be irritating and uncomfortable. Before you book an eye exam, is there any way you can protect your eyes from digital eye strain? Continue reading to learn more about this condition […]
Keratoconus can develop subtly and gradually, so it is important to stay on top of your regularly scheduled eye examinations to prevent potential degradation of your vision. In less severe cases, specialty lenses and therapy can be used to mitigate the effects of keratoconus, but if the issue is an advanced case, surgery or a […]
Optometrists preach about the importance of eye exams for seniors a lot. […]
When was the last time you washed your eyelids? For women, they’ve usually washed their face within the last 24 hours, either to remove makeup, or you’re just as part of their normal skincare routine. Some men wash their face daily, but for others, it’s just a part of their normal shower routine whenever that […]
These days, it seems like every eye care practice offers some kind of dry eye treatment, and there’s a good reason for that. The last few years have shown eye care professionals exactly how prominent and disruptive dry eye disease can be. But even though most people understand dry eye treatments are available, I find […]
One of the complaints I hear most often from my patients is that their eyes feel gritty. But that gritty feeling can come from several sources. This chart demonstrates some of the causes of gritty-feeling eyes and some of the other symptoms that might go along with them. […]
Most people know that ultra-violet light can be dangerous for their eye health. But do they know why? I’ve put together this handy infographic to demonstrate how UV rays impact your visual health. […]
Eye infections like pink eye are serious business. Most people know and respect that, which is great. But I don’t know that enough people understand the importance or possible severity of eyelid infections. Your eyelids are exposed to a lot of heat and moisture, which creates an excellent environment for bacteria to grow. On top […]
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