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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
Flashes and Floaters in the Eye
If you have experienced flashes of light in the side of your vision, or noticed dark spots float through your vision, you are not alone. This is a relatively common experience, and most of the time these vision changes are caused by normal age-related changes...
Our Vision for Eye Care
Healthcare has becoming increasingly impersonal and transactional. Building trusted relationships and providing exceptional care have gone to the wayside in leu of seeing more patients and maximizing profits. EyeDocs has chosen to move in a different direction. We...
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels, and the condition has the potential to affect many organs throughout the body. Those who have been diagnosed with diabetes...
Back to School Eye Exams for Children
Between buying school supplies and registering the kids for school, the end of summer can be a hectic time. Even if your to-do list seems endless, we recommend making back-to-school eye examinations a priority for your children. Even if your kids have no visual...
How to Deal with Ocular and Eye Allergies
The warm summer months bring the joy of more time spent outside, enjoying the sunshine and the fresh air. For many unlucky people, they also come with an increase in allergy symptoms. Even through April and May are typically when the pollen count is at the...