Are Cataracts Causing Your Blurry Vision?

Are Cataracts Causing Your Blurry Vision?

Cataracts are a normal part of the aging process and are very common.  Nearly everyone who lives a long life will develop them at some point. While a cataract diagnosis may be alarming, this condition is painless and is usually slow to progress. Read on to learn more...
The Stigma about Astigmatism

The Stigma about Astigmatism

In the world of eye care, astigmatism tends to have a bad reputation.  There are many myths surrounding the condition, such as that having it limits your ability to wear contact lenses, or that you can inherit it because your family member has it.  In reality,...
Eyelid Twitching: What Causes It and How to Stop It

Eyelid Twitching: What Causes It and How to Stop It

Eyelid twitching can be an annoying experience.  Sudden onset twitching, also known by its scientific name as myokymia, is almost always a harmless ocular finding.  If you experience eyelid twitching, whether it’s a rare occasion or a common occurrence, you understand...
Dont Be Fooled by Online Eye Exams

Dont Be Fooled by Online Eye Exams

Imagine receiving a prescription for new glasses without having to step foot outside your home: you go to a website, click some buttons, answer a few simple questions.  Before you know it, your new prescription is in your hands, signed by a doctor, and you never even...
Doc, what’s that thing floating in my eye?

Doc, what’s that thing floating in my eye?

Do you occasionally see cobwebs float through your field of view? Maybe you see tiny blobs that look like bugs flying through your side vision? This phenomenon is not uncommon; many people present similar concerns to their eye doctor, and come to learn they are seeing...