Are Contact Lenses Safe for Kids?

Are Contact Lenses Safe for Kids?

Contact lenses are a very popular option for visual correction.  Many people choose contact lenses over traditional glasses because of the comfort, clear vision, and cosmetic benefit they offer.  With these benefits in mind, many parents and children have questions...
High Blood Pressure and Your Eyes

High Blood Pressure and Your Eyes

High blood pressure is one of the most common medical conditions among adults in the United States.  More than one-fourth of American adults are being treated for this condition, and the risks for serious medical problems due to high blood pressure are high.  Heart...
Headaches and Eyestrain

Headaches and Eyestrain

It is not uncommon to experience headaches after completing visually demanding activities, such as extended reading, discriminating very fine print, or reading in low light conditions.  There are a few vision and eye related conditions that can cause these headaches,...
How to Choose the Right Pair of Glasses

How to Choose the Right Pair of Glasses

There are so many factors to consider when trying to choose new glasses: What frame best fits my face?  How do I know what type of lenses to choose? Does it matter where I buy my glasses? These are only a few of the many questions that can make the process an...
A Closer Look at Glaucoma

A Closer Look at Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease in which the optic nerve, which carries information from the eye to the brain, is slowly damaged.  When damage to the optic nerve occurs, it results in permanent and irreversible vision loss. However, this vision loss occurs...