When you consider that our bodies are around 60% water, it’s no wonder that hydration is so important. However, the eyes have a particular interest in your attention to hydration because they are 98% water. That means every time you’re dehydrated, your eyes suffer the consequences, some of which affect vision health. This is why […]
If you opt to use contact lenses instead of glasses, you’ll likely face the choice between daily disposable and monthly contact lens options. Each has distinct advantages and drawbacks, and your optometrist can help you make the best decision for your lifestyle and vision needs. What Are Daily Disposable Contact Lenses? Daily disposable contact lenses are single-use […]
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) exams are a noninvasive way for your optometrist or ophthalmologist to obtain detailed images of the anatomy of the rear of the eye. Some of the most common eye conditions that lead to blindness, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and others, are initially diagnosed using OCT exams. ⚡ Quick OCT Facts […]
If this is your first time being pregnant, you may be surprised to learn that hormonal fluctuations and other pregnancy-related changes can affect your vision and eye health. And, if you’ve been pregnant before, you may find that while you weren’t one of the 15% of women who experienced eye or vision changes the last […]
Light is foundational to human vision, which is why we struggle to see in the dark. Also referred to as night vision, a person’s ability to see accurately in low-light situations, including nighttime, depends on multiple factors. If you notice that you’re struggling with night vision or your night vision is noticeably worsening, schedule a […]
Our eyes are highly sensitive to changes in the environment and the climate. That’s why optometrists nationwide are noticing a rise in specific eye diagnoses that negatively impact vision health. The Journal of Climate Change and Health notes: Extremes in temperature and weather events have been observed to affect the ocular surface, resulting in an […]
Diabetes impacts almost every aspect of a person’s physical health, including eye health and vision. Diabetes impact on eye health is so profound that optometrists have developed the umbrella term diabetic eye disease, which includes various eye diseases directly related to diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes, you must let your […]
Almost all babies are born with eyes that appear blueish, brownish, or greyish and typically change color in early infancy as their bodies produce more melanin. Most of the time, the eye color you have by the time you reach the end of your third year will stay more or less the same throughout your […]
Most patients understand that a diet heavy in fat, salt, sugar, and other unhealthy ingredients negatively impacts overall health. Still, they don’t always realize the direct connection between diet and vision health. This is why dedicated optometrists care as much about your general health as we do about your eyes and pay close attention to […]
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 […]
