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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 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
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
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
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...
Natural Treatment for Dry Eye Disease
There is a wide range of treatment options for dry eye disease, from lubricating artificial tears to in-office procedures like LipiFlow or punctal plug insertion. While we have discussed many of the extensive treatment options for dry eyes, but even more options...
Why Am I Nearsighted?
Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, is a form of refractive error that results in objects that are far away appearing blurry and out-of-focus. Myopia occurs when the optical system of the eye causes light that enters the eye to focus in front of the...
What Causes Watery Eyes?
Many people who suffer from dry eye disease have symptoms such as burning, irritation, and grittiness. Others may experience a common symptom that may be confusing: watery or runny eyes. While it may seem completely contradictory, watery eyes are most commonly a sign...
Specialty Contact Lenses
Soft contact lenses are certainly the most common lenses used for visual correction, but many more options exist that can provide equally comfortable and consistent vision. Specialty contact lenses such as scleral lenses or rigid gas permeable lenses can be excellent...
What to Expect with Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most routine and commonly performed operations done in the United States. It is a very effective treatment of a very common age-related ocular condition. As the average age of the American population continues to increase, cataract...
Your Guide to Eye Drops
Oftentimes, eye doctors will recommend over-the-counter eye drops for the treatment of Dry Eye Disease. Using non-prescription artificial tears can be highly effective in alleviating symptoms of dryness and irritation, but choosing the right eye drop can be...
It’s Time For Your Back to School Eye Exam
As the end of summer nears, children and their parents are preparing to go back to school. During this busy time of year, it’s easy for tasks such as the back-to-school eye examination to be forgotten. It is important to remember that vision and learning go...