The eye's lens is a transparent, curved structure behind the pupil. When the lens becomes cloudy, we call it a cataract. The development of a cataract is progressive, so what starts out as slightly blurry, cloudy, or diminished vision can lead to complete blindness over time without treatment. Cataracts are quite common in the senior […]
Is your child tired of wearing glasses and asking for contacts? Or has the normal attack of vanity made your youngling pine for the cooler, lens-free look of contact lenses? We understand. We usually don’t recommend contacts for elementary school children and can discuss the pros and cons of letting your middle school or junior […]
Eye dilation helps us diagnose certain eye diseases so they can be treated as soon as possible. The conditions detected by dilating the eyes are often asymptomatic - meaning patients don’t notice any tangible or noticeable changes in their eyes until the condition is seriously progressed. While you may not have your eyes dilated during […]
When you visit your optometrist for a routine eye exam, odds are you interact with the Snellen Eye Chart. This is the most famous eye chart used here in the United States. The Snellen Chart is named after its creator - Dutch optometrist Hermann Snellen. This eye chart finds its way into more than just […]
Just like physical therapy improves the body’s muscle tone, strength, and coordination, vision therapy is specific to the eyes. Certain eye conditions benefit from vision therapy, which consists of a series of exercises prescribed by your optometrist. When done as recommended, vision therapy or eye exercises strengthen eye muscles, improve the connection between the eyes […]
Eyeglasses are usually designed to correct a refractive error - when the shape of your eye keeps light from focusing correctly on your retina, compromising your vision. This is the most common type of vision loss, resulting in blurred vision - often seeing double or triple of something. However, some patients have blurred or double […]
Over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops are a go-to treatment for red, itchy, dry, or irritated eyes. However, while they’re typically considered safe, there can be side effects. Also, they are best used for temporary issues. However, long-term use is more connected to adverse side effects that could be avoided with proper diagnosis and treatment by your […]
Scheduling an eye exam with a family optometrist is the only way to know for sure whether a child needs glasses. The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends children have their eyes examined at least once between the ages of three and five years old; once they start school, children should have a complete eye exam […]
Children frequently hear the warning, “Don’t stare at the sun or you’ll go blind,” and there’s truth in that age-old warning. The sun radiates UV rays that cause eye damage. Extended or lifetime overexposure to the sun increases your risk for several serious eye conditions as well as vision loss. Overexposure To Sunlight Harms Eye […]
Keratoconus is a diagnosis indicating the eye’s cornea is thinner and has changed shape from round to more of a cone-like curve. The cornea is an essential part of the eye’s anatomy. Its job is to focus light on an area at the rear of the eye - called the retina. The light focuses on […]
