by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Nov 11, 2020 | Cornea, Vision
A good night’s sleep is important not only for optimal cognitive functioning but also for the health of the body and eyes long term. Unfortunately, there are certain conditions that can cause an individual to get a less than optimal night of sleep, or that affect how...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Oct 28, 2020 | Conjunctiva
Allergic reactions can occur throughout various parts of the body. Whether it is a reaction that causes closing of the airways or a rash on the skin, all allergic reactions are responses from the body. In the eyes, a common allergic reaction is referred to as allergic...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Oct 12, 2020 | Retina, Vision
It is possible that at your last eye examination, your optometrist may have mentioned the importance of coming back to the clinic if you ever experience flashing lights or are noticing new floaters in your vision. However, when you come into the office in this case,...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Sep 29, 2020 | Cornea, Dry Eye
Our eyes are constantly producing tears to lubricate, protect, and keep them healthy. Sometimes, however, they can produce far too much water, resulting in blurry vision, tears running down our cheeks, etc. There are several causes and solutions for this, and these...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Sep 16, 2020 | Systemic Disease
At our office, a photo of the back of your eyes is often taken as a part of the eye exam. This provides our optometrist with a snapshot of the blood vessels and nerve layer. The photograph is a great way to document the findings at the back of the eye and serves as a...
