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Causes for Cataracts (Other than Aging)
Although many people understand that a cataract is a condition in the lens of the eye that most often occurs with age, it is less well known that other risk factors can also impact the onset of cataracts. Read on to learn about some of the major risk factors that can...
3 Ways Your Cornea Can Be Damaged
The clear part of the eye in front of the colored part (the iris) is called the cornea. It is an amazing tissue, given the fact that it is one of the most highly sensitive and quickest healing parts of the body while simultaneously having to be free of blood vessels...
Everything You Need to Know about Cataract Surgery
Many of us might be somewhat aware of what a cataract is - a clouding of the natural lens within the eye. It will happen to everyone eventually if they live long enough, but they can occur in people at younger ages based on lifestyle and genetic factors. The treatment...
LASIK, PRK and Refractive Surgery Options
The burden of wearing glasses or contact lenses is a complaint that many individuals have. With increased popularity and more people aware of the option of refractive surgery, many are looking into what ways they have to permanently correct their blurry vision. There...
How Does Pregnancy Affect Your Eyes?
Pregnancy is a time of change in many parts of life, where an imminent mother is experiencing a wide range of changes to her body. The eyes undergo their own changes during pregnancy, although often transient. Below are some of the common changes that may occur....
Which Artificial Tear Eye Drop is Right for Me?
When our eyes are irritated, some of us first turn to lubricating eye drops from the drugstore to see if these can solve the problem. Our eye doctors may also recommend them as part of a treatment plan for conditions like dry eyes or for healing from refractive...
How Ocular Allergies Affect Your Eyes
Allergies are a very common cause of red, irritated, and itchy eyes. Although it usually does not lead to adverse problems, it is quite annoying and uncomfortable and can get in the way of enjoying the outdoors during the spring and summer. Explained below are some...
Bifocals, Progressives, and Reading Glasses
There are a wide range of different lenses available for your glasses in the optical world. It can be confusing to decide what type of lenses to get. For some patients a different prescription is needed for viewing distant and near objects. The prescription needed for...
Uveitis: The Causes and Treatments
Have you ever visited the optometrist for light sensitive, sore eyes? They may have diagnosed you with something called uveitis (also known as iritis), prescribed you several medications to combat it, and possibly ordered or performed some extra tests to find the...
How Does the Eye Work?
You may have wondered how your eyes actually allow you to see. There are many parts in the eyes and brain responsible for this, and each one has a unique role. Some are directly used for seeing, some are for support, and others are for protection of the other...
Diabetes and Blurry Vision
Diabetes is an increasingly common condition and many people are aware of what it is. However, you may not know how damaging it can be to the eyes, and that your optometrist is always looking for its signs when examining the eyes of patients with diabetes. These...
Why Do My Eyes Water?
Watery or runny eyes can be caused by several conditions, such as allergies, inflammation, or injuries. But the most common cause of watery eyes is surprising – dry eye disease. Meibomian gland dysfunction can lead to dry eyes and common symptoms like burning or...
Are Vision Problems Causing My Headaches?
Headaches can be caused by many things, from stress, to dehydration, to serious medical problems. Many people also experience headaches that are triggered or worsened by their eyes or their vision problems. These vision-related headaches can oftentimes be fixed with...
Can Sleeping Worsen Your Dry Eye Symptoms?
Many people assume that at night, when we are fast asleep and our eyes are closed, they are protected from symptoms of dry eye disease. Unfortunately, this is not the case for many individuals who suffer from nighttime dryness. For some people, overnight can be the...
What to Know About “Pink Eye”
Pink eye is a term commonly used to describe conjunctivitis, an eye condition that causes the eyes to become red and uncomfortable. The conjunctiva is the clear membrane that covers the white portion of the eye. If the conjunctiva becomes infected, irritated, or...
What is Astigmatism?
Refractive error is the general term used to describe vision conditions that occur when light irregularly enters the eye and forms a blurred image. Conditions like nearsightedness and farsightedness are considered common forms of refractive error that can cause...
Blepharitis and Eyelid Bumps
The eyelids do more than just protect the eyes. They help us maintain a healthy ocular surface by producing part of the tear film and distributing it across the front of the eye. Many problems can arise if the eyelids are not properly cared for, including dry eye...
Your Guide to Over-the-Counter (OTC) Eye Drops
For some eye conditions, such as dry eye disease or ocular allergies, there are effective over-the-counter treatment options. Many doctors will recommend these non-prescription options to combat uncomfortable symptoms such as burning, itching, grittiness, or...
Dilated Eye Exams and Retinal Health
There is much more to an eye exam than determining a prescription and treating vision problems. Optometrists are trained to thoroughly evaluate the health of the entire eye, including the front surface, the back lining, and all internal structures. This allows...
Have Dry Eyes? Try Scleral Lenses!
Scleral contact lenses are some of the newest and most popular developments in contact lenses. Scleral lenses have many different design aspects than regular soft contact lenses, which make them an appealing option. For starters, scleral lenses are larger than soft...
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