Glaucoma: The Silent Eye Disease

Glaucoma: The Silent Eye Disease

Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness in the US, is a progressive disease which can lead to vision loss if left untreated.  While the disease may have a scary reputation, it is manageable and easily monitored. Additionally, for those who may have experienced...
Get Rid of Those Dry, Scratchy, Burning Eyes

Get Rid of Those Dry, Scratchy, Burning Eyes

If you’re like millions of Americans, you may be regularly bothered by dry, burning, or itchy eyes; your eyes may be red, your vision might be foggy, or they could even be watery.  If you frequently experience all, most, or even some of these symptoms, you likely are...
What You Need to Know About Macular Degeneration

What You Need to Know About Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive disease and is the leading cause of blindness in older adults.  In this disease, there is gradual deterioration of the macula, which is the part of the eye responsible for most of our crisp central vision.  Macular...

Contact Lenses: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Contact lenses are consistently at the forefront of new and exciting developments in the world of eye care.  Contact lenses continue to become more effective, comfortable, and convenient for patients, and many people choose them as their primary means of visual...
The Misconception About Being “Legally Blind”

The Misconception About Being “Legally Blind”

There are lots of misconceptions surrounding the term “legally blind.”  It is not uncommon to hear people refer to themselves as “legally blind” without their glasses or contact lenses, and many people think legal blindness is synonymous with bad vision....