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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...
An Overview of Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in our country. As life expectancy increases and Americans are living longer, more and more people are being diagnosed with this condition. Macular degeneration is a progressive disease that slowly...
Can My Child Wear Contact Lenses?
Contact lenses have become one of the most popular forms of vision correction among adult Americans. They are a convenient option that can give clear vision to people with a wide range of prescriptions, and new developments in contact lenses have made them even more...
How to Choose Lenses for Your Glasses
There are many decisions to face when it comes to buying new glasses. Deciding on frame that fits your budget and personality and understanding how to use your vision benefits can be daunting tasks. One of the most overwhelming parts of purchasing new glasses is...
What are Daily Contact Lenses?
Daily disposable contact lenses are a type of lenses that are worn daily then discarded at the end of the day. The single-use approach of these lenses make them a popular option for both patients and doctors alike due to the health benefits, comfort, and convenience...
What Are Ocular Migraines?
Ocular migraines can be alarming experiences that result in temporary visual disturbances. The strange visual symptoms that can come from ocular migraines are sometimes called an “aura,” and can include shimmering lights, bursts of colors, strange distortions, or...
FAQ’s About Contact Lenses
Contact lenses have grown to become one of the most popular medical devices in the country, and are a very common form of vision correction. If you are not a contact lens wearer yourself, chances are you know someone who is or you have thought about giving them a...
LASIK and Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery refers to a group of procedures, such as LASIK or PRK, that correct refractive error and eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. These surgical options are very routine, minimally invasive, and overall very successful. These procedures...
What is Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)?
Myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, is a form of refractive error that affects millions of Americans. In recent years, it has come to light that more and more children are developing nearsightedness at faster rates. Myopia control is an approach to eye care...
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) and Your Eyes
For most individuals suffering from dry eye disease (DED), the condition is multifactorial, meaning many different aspects are contributing to the development of symptoms such as dryness, grittiness, burning, irritation, and even watery eyes and blurred vision. Most...
Why Do I Need Glasses?
Refractive error is a term given to optical conditions that may require correction with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. When light that enters the eye does not land directly on the light-receiving tissue on the back of the eye (the retina), the image will appear...
What to Know About Cataract Surgery
As the population gets older, more and more people will be diagnosed with cataracts and will need to consider surgical treatment. Even though surgery might seem daunting, cataract removal surgery is one of the most common and routine procedures performed in the...
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