In celebration of Older Americans Month, we want to discuss how aging affects your eyes. If you are over 40 years, you may understand how frustrating it is to learn during your eye exam that it is time to change your prescription or begin using reading glasses. Yes, you could probably eat more carrots, but unfortunately, […]
Do you experience pain when you look at lights, even indoor lighting that is found in department stores and offices? Have you noticed that you seem to develop headaches when you are in places that have bright lights? You may experience photophobia, sensitivity to light. Although the reason for your photophobia may be benign, an […]
Your eyes are designed to protect your vision from the damaging effects of the environment, and sometimes this includes flushing out irritants with your tears. Discharge from the eyes can be benign or may indicate that you should schedule an appointment with your eye care professional to be screened for macular degeneration and other conditions. What […]
If you are diagnosed with cataracts, intraocular lenses, or IOLs, are recommended to replace the clouded lens of your eyes. Without treatment, your cataracts may lead to partial or complete vision loss. You have many options when choosing IOLs, and here are a few factors that you should consider before deciding on the type of […]
The change of seasons from winter to spring is when most people experience seasonal allergies, and this can wreak havoc on your eyes. Tearing, redness and irritation are just some of the ways that Mother Nature alerts us to her renewal of life. If you experience itchy eyes, it could be allergies or another problem. […]
Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that damages the eye’s optic nerve. It can be inherited but usually doesn’t reveal itself until later in life. If left untreated, glaucoma can result in permanent vision loss. Most people never exhibit the early signs of glaucoma nor experience any pain. For this reason, regular eye exams are […]
Children can sometimes develop the same vision problems as adults. Unfortunately, they are unaware of the symptoms of vision problems and are most likely unable to communicate the occurrence of eyesight issues to their parents. Eye problems like strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye) are congenital vision conditions that can have a major impact […]
Regular eye exams are an important part of maintaining overall health. Eyes can often reveal not only vision problems but other health issues as well. Even if you feel like you have a perfectly fine vision, you may still be at risk for “silent” problems like age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma. What […]
Even on our happiest days, our eyes are full of tears. Tears are essential to providing the moisture, lubrication, antibodies, and proteins needed for healthy and comfortable eyes. Tears are incredible! So what happens when we aren’t getting enough of them? Dry eye. Dry eye is an irritating condition that makes your eyes itchy, red, […]
Styes and chalazia can be frustrating or painful to deal with. While they are different conditions, they share the same treatment methods. Styes develop when there is an infected hair follicle. The area will become red, swollen, irritated, and painful. On the other hand, chalazia begin due to a blocked oil gland and develop more […]
