by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Jun 24, 2020 | Binocular Vision
An eye condition known as strabismus can result in misaligned eyes and can cause vision problems such as eye strain, headaches, decreased vision, or double vision. In strabismus, one eye is aligned and looking straight ahead, while the other eye is turned inward...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Jun 10, 2020 | Cornea
Even when we are as careful as possible, accidents and injuries can still occur. Eye injuries are no exception to this fact. They can be scary and downright painful, but scratches to the front of the eye are more common than you may think. Scratches to the...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | May 27, 2020 | Contact Lenses
Contact lens safety is always important in order to prevent infections, promote good ocular health, and improve comfort while wearing contact lenses. Now, in the COVID-19 pandemic, contact lens safety is even more important. The American Optometrist Association has...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | May 13, 2020 | Retina, Systemic Disease
There is much more to an eye exam than a vision evaluation and the determination of a glasses prescription. While this is certainly an important part of eye care, a comprehensive eye examination looks at much more, including a thorough assessment of the health of the...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Apr 29, 2020 | Blog
Age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD, is the leading cause of blindness for older adults in the United States. It is a progressive condition that affects central vision and can cause distortions, blurred vision, and even central blind spots. Because the...
