by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Jan 3, 2022 | Dry Eye
An ever-increasing problem in today’s world is dry eye. What is it and what can we do to help it? What Causes Dry Eyes? The eyes are protected from the outside world by an outer coating called the tear film. The tear film is made up of water, oils, mucins, and...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Dec 20, 2021 | Pediatrics, Vision, Vision Therapy
Another form of oculomotor dysfunction (for a review of oculomotor dysfunction check out our article: Understanding Oculomotor Dysfunction and Exercises to Treat) stems from an issue with saccades—or saccadic dysfunction. What is Saccadic Dysfunction? Saccades...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Dec 6, 2021 | Retina, Vision
When it comes to the eye, many individuals hear the word “detachment” and immediately get nervous. This is because a retinal detachment, while rare, can be a blinding event. Yet, almost everyone will undergo a process called a posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD....
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Nov 22, 2021 | Glasses
When it comes to getting a new pair of glasses or contacts, the prescription can seem like a foreign language to you! What do all of these numbers mean, and why does it matter? Testing Your Visual Acuities One of the first things most doctors check during an...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Nov 8, 2021 | Vision
Here is a fun article to answer several commonly asked questions in the eyecare world—each myth will be categorized as being fact (true) or fiction (false). Myth: Eating carrots makes your eyesight better. Fiction. This myth actually originates to World War...
