by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Sep 30, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Glasses
What Age Can Children Wear Contacts? Contact lenses are widely used by adults, but many parents wonder if they are appropriate for children. The decision depends on several factors, including the child’s age, maturity, and the specific vision needs involved. While...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Sep 18, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Vision
Understanding What Lenses Are Used for Myopia Management Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common refractive condition where distant objects appear blurry while near vision remains clear. The condition occurs when the eye grows too long or the cornea has...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Jun 4, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Glasses, Vision
Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a vision development disorder typically diagnosed in childhood. It occurs when one eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity, despite the use of glasses or contact lenses. While amblyopia is usually treated during early...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | May 23, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Cornea, Vision
Can People with Astigmatism Wear Contact Lenses? Here’s What You Need to Know Astigmatism is a common vision condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens, which leads to blurred or distorted vision. Many people with astigmatism wonder if they can...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Mar 22, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Glasses, Vision
What Are the Different Types of Bifocal Lenses? Bifocal lenses are a popular solution for individuals who experience presbyopia, a condition associated with aging that causes difficulty focusing on close objects. These lenses are designed to provide vision correction...
by Daniel Baruffi, OD, FAAO | Feb 20, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Glasses, Vision
How Does Astigmatism Affect Eyesight? Astigmatism is a common refractive error of the eye that affects a significant portion of the population. It occurs when the cornea or lens of the eye is irregularly shaped, leading to blurred or distorted vision at various...
