5 Things To Know About Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Bacterial conjunctivitis is an infection of the mucus lining of the front of the eye and inside of the eyelids. This type of infection is most common in children, the elderly, and those who are immunocompromised. Often this infection is caused by bacteria such as...
What Treatments are Available for Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is a chronic eye condition that leads to loss of central vision. While there is no cure for macular degeneration, there are treatments available for the symptoms and options to prevent the progression of the condition and worsening of loss of...
Can Anemia Affect Your Eyes?
There are several types of anemias which are all blood conditions caused by a lack of sufficient red blood cells. These anemias can affect your eyes and vision in several ways. What is Anemia? The term anemia is used to describe a blood condition in which there are...
4 Causes of Eye Misalignment (Strabismus)
Checking for Eye Misalignment (Strabismus) Checking for normal eye alignment is an important component of an eye examination. Our optometrist pays close attention to a patient’s eye position while they are looking at a target as this is important not only for the...
How High Blood Pressure Can Affect Your Eyes
At our office, a photo of the back of your eyes is often taken as a part of the eye exam. This provides our optometrist with a snapshot of the blood vessels and nerve layer. The photograph is a great way to document the findings at the back of the eye and serves as a...Find Us
