Contact Lenses and Dry Eye

Contact Lenses and Dry Eye

Many people wonder: can you wear contact lenses if you have dry eye disease?  While contact lenses may not directly cause symptoms of dry eyes, many contact lens wearers have experienced a worsening of their symptoms.  Dryness caused by contact lenses can mean lenses...
Is Refractive Surgery an Option for You?

Is Refractive Surgery an Option for You?

Are you tired of wearing glasses or putting contacts in every morning?  If so, you’ve undoubtedly wondered if refractive laser surgery is an option for you.  Refractive surgery, such as LASIK, is an appealing option for many people who have required visual correction...
Lipiflow: The Latest in Dry Eye Treatment

Lipiflow: The Latest in Dry Eye Treatment

Lipiflow is one of the newest treatment options for the leading cause of dry eye disease. This in-office procedure is effective, safe, and painless. By addressing the root cause of dry eye disease, Lipiflow improves symptoms and provides long term relief of ocular...
Inherited Retinal Diseases and Low Vision

Inherited Retinal Diseases and Low Vision

We’ve talked to you about low vision services to help those with visual impairments, and we’ve covered some of the most common causes of low vision such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.  Here, we will cover some of the rarer inherited conditions that may lead to...
Ocular Migraines: Where’s the Headache?!

Ocular Migraines: Where’s the Headache?!

Shimmering lights, abnormal colors, or even a blind spot in your vision… these symptoms can be very alarming if they arise out of the blue.  While there are situations where such symptoms may be indicative of a serious eye problem, they may also be symptoms associated...
Diabetes and Your Eyes

Diabetes and Your Eyes

Unfortunately, the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has rapidly increased over the past decade, and continues to grow.  As the disease becomes more prevalent in the population, more people are experiencing the sight-threatening effects of this disease, such...