Macular Degeneration – What You Need To Know, Now
Being “in the know” is a powerful tool for all areas of your life. Having information about your health, especially, is vital to maintaining your wellness profile and lifestyle goals. Your eyes are vulnerable to many different conditions, especially you age. So, being well informed about your eyes and the conditions that may affect them…
Read MoreCould Your Contacts Be Causing Your Headaches?
A common complaint of our patients who wear contact lenses is headaches. And while there may be many things contributing to chronic headaches, it is possible that contact lenses may be a cause. If you suffer from chronic headaches, make an appointment to consult with one of our eye doctors or your primary care physician…
Read MoreWorld Glaucoma Week | March 6-12
Why does my doctors office ask me to fill out a family health questionnaire at every visit? Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness which causes progressive damage to vision, often with no symptoms or warning signs. A family health history is a record of health information about a person and his or…
Read MoreAre You At Risk For Glaucoma?
Glaucoma has been called “the silent thief of sight.” It is a complicated disease of the optic nerve in which the nerve damage leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. There are several different types of glaucoma, two of the most common are primary open angle glaucoma and angle closure glaucoma. Glaucoma generally affects both eyes,…
Read MoreWhat Is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis?
Your eyes produce tears for an important reason other than to release your emotions – your tears are designed to protect your eyes from irritation. If you’ve ever experienced conjunctivitis, commonly called “pink eye,” you know how painful the infection and accompanying inflammation of the layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of your…
Read MoreA Cataract Surgery Primer
One of the challenges of aging and your eyes is the possibility you may need cataract surgery. You are not alone. Lens replacement/cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed surgeries in the U.S. and it is also one of the safest. Cataract surgery is a virtually painless procedure that replaces your clouded lens…
Read MoreAstigmatism De-mystified
If you have been told you have astigmatism and are wearing contact lenses or glasses that correct for it you are not alone. Astigmatism is common and can affect both children and adults but what is it, exactly? Astigmatism is a type of “refractive error.” Refraction is how light bends as it passes through one…
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between Being Nearsighted And Farsighted?
You may have been told that you are “nearsighted” or “farsighted” and may be confused about how they are different. They are both “refractive disorders,” the most common reason for most of the country’s diminished vision. Refraction refers to how light is focused as it enters your eye. In a perfect eyesight world, the light…
Read MoreHow Aging Affects Your Eyes
Aging affects every part of your body – and your eyes are no exception. Your eyes have different needs as you age, so it’s important to understand which vision changes are a normal part of aging. Adults in their 20s and 30s generally have healthy eyes and any vision problems can be corrected with glasses…
Read MoreEyeglasses Then And Now
The eyeglasses of today have evolved, that’s for sure. And love them or hate them, if you need glasses you know how important they are in helping you “see” your world. Eyeglasses in the past It wasn’t until the thirteenth century that people were able to improve their eyesight with the assistance of “visual aids.” Using…
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