by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Jul 5, 2022 | Pediatrics
Refractive amblyopia is a type of “lazy eye” that is due to the eye having a high amount of error in the focusing system. This condition is most common in children and does not develop after childhood but will be a lifelong condition. Basics of Amblyopia...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Jun 20, 2022 | Glasses, Pediatrics, Vision
For many children, reading comprehension is a difficult skill to develop in elementary and middle school. There are many vision related causes of decreased reading comprehension and an eye doctor is trained to identify these conditions. What is Reading...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Jun 5, 2022 | Contact Lenses, Glasses, Vision
A common refractive condition, farsightedness occurs when the eyes focus clearly on things in the distance but not on things up close. This condition is a common reason for glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery such as LASIK. How Does the Eye Focus?...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | May 22, 2022 | Vision
If you have ever had a comprehensive eye examination, it is likely that you have heard about dilating eye drops. These drops are used in the eye examination to better evaluate the back of your eyes. How Does Dilation Occur? In optometry, the term dilation...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | May 5, 2022 | Eye Disease, Systemic Disease
There are several types of anemias which are all blood conditions caused by a lack of sufficient red blood cells. These anemias can affect your eyes and vision in several ways. What is Anemia? The term anemia is used to describe a blood condition in which there are...
