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Corneal Neuralgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
The cornea sits at the front of the eye and acts as a window through which the eye sees. It is responsible for transmitting light and protecting the eye from debris. With its many nerves, the cornea is also one of the most sensitive body parts to pain, and in some...
FAQ’s About Recurrent Corneal Erosions
Have you ever woken up with your eye in pain, tearing and red? Was it sensitive to light and feeling like there was something stuck inside it? Has it happened multiple times before? There is a chance that it was a recurrent corneal erosion (RCE). Read on to learn more...
New Eye Exam Technology
All of medicine and healthcare is becoming increasingly technologically advanced, and eye care is on the leading edge of this progress. During your eye examination with us, we will use powerful technology to give us more knowledge about your eye health, screen for...
Can Smoking Affect Your Eyes?
Smoking has a variety of adverse effects on the body and the eyes are no exception. It is often a risk factor for developing several diseases or exacerbates existing conditions. Here are some of the interactions that smoking has with the health of your eyes....
Do You Have Color Blindness?
One test that is often performed during the preliminary part of an eye examination is color vision assessment. This often is done by asking a patient to distinguish a number from a background of colored dots. Color vision deficits are usually acquired genetically and...
How Does Your Optometrist Check Your Eye Pressure?
At a previous eye examination, you may remember having a puff of air blown into each of your eyes before seeing the doctor. Some people do not mind this, while others are quite afraid of this portion of the testing. This article will describe what this test measures,...
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...
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