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,...
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...
Natural Treatment for Dry Eye Disease

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?

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...