When to Be Tested for Glaucoma
January 7, 2022 Many people with early stages of glaucoma do not experience any symptoms. Unfortunately, this condition can cause serious symptoms if left undiagnosed and untreated. It can even lead to loss of vision or blindness. Most people tend to seek treatment when they start noticing changes in their peripheral or side vision.What to Look for When Choosing a Pediatric Eye Doctor
December. 8, 2021 It’s just as important that children attend regular eye exams as it is for adults. Not only are your child’s visual skills still developing, but proper vision is crucial for their learning and success at school and in their peer relationships. Although any optometrist can assess your child’s vision, a pediatric eye doctor has the special experience with children needed to understand issues that are specific to children. But with many different pediatric eye doctors around, how do you know who to choose?Is LASIK Right for You?
November 10, 2021 Waking up and carrying on with your life without wearing your usual contact lenses or prescription glasses can improve the quality of your life. LASIK is a vision correction surgery that allows you to see clearly without any visual aid.When Should Cataracts Be Treated?
October 14, 2021 Cataracts are cloud-like formations that develop on the eye lens. The lens is normally clear, helping ensure good vision. For patients with cataracts, their vision is clouded, and it appears like they are looking through fogged-up windows.Eye Floaters: What Are They and What Can Be Done?
September 2, 2021 Are there times when you are staring at a blank wall or the sky and notice little shapes floating in front of your eyes? Do these somewhat unclear shapes look like dusk stuck on the lens of a camera? When you try to blink them away or look somewhere else, they are still there. If this is happening to you, you are experiencing eye floaters.What's the Difference Between Optometrists and Ophthalmologists?
August 31, 2021 The health of your eyes is important, and so is choosing the right kind of eye doctor. The terms optometrist and ophthalmologist are often confusing. These health care professionals differ in their training and specializations. This article provides a clearer understanding of the differences between optometrists and ophthalmologists.Importance of Routine Pediatric Eyecare
July 14, 2021 Taking care of your child’s eye health is very important. Regular checkups will help detect any eye issues that the child may be experiencing. Pediatric eye exams involve an assessment of the child’s vision and eye health.Top Benefits of LASIK
June 11, 2021 Millions of people wear corrective lenses, and many wish they did not have to wear contacts or glasses. You may have been using them for reading or need them for daily wear. Of course, if you break your glasses or lose a contact lens, you could be in for a world of hurt. With LASIK, you could completely change your dependence on lenses and take back your life.Am I Nearsighted or Farsighted?
May 27, 2021 Nearsighted and farsighted issues are opposites. When you are nearsighted, you can see objects better close up. If you’re farsighted, it’s easier to see farther distances. In other words, it might be easy to read a book but difficult to read a highway sign if you’re nearsighted and precisely opposite if you’re farsighted.Why Regular Eye Exams Are Important for Eye Health
April 30, 2021 So many people think that if their vision isn't that bad, they don't need regular eye exams. But eye problems don't always affect the vision—at least, not right away. Eye doctors look for so much more than vision changes during an exam. They will want to know about health changes in other parts of the body, which can also affect eye health.Contact Us
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