Most people think of dry eyes as a minor inconvenience. A bit of irritation, redness, and blurry vision may not feel so terrible, but leaving this condition unmanaged can lead to problems. Dry eyes alone don’t directly lead to vision loss. Rather, vision loss can occur because of complications associated with unmanaged dry eyes. Persistent […]
For those wanting to improve their vision or seeking freedom from glasses or contacts, LASIK is a life-changing procedure. This procedure improves vision by using specialized lasers to reshape the eye’s corneal tissue, altering its structure. However, this reshaping cannot prevent the onset of age-related visual changes or other concerns like LASIK regression. While LASIK […]
Contacting your optometrist for emergency eye care can include:
Sudden vision loss
Eye trauma
Severe eye pain
New flashes and floaters
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Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and happy. While we often think about nutrition, exercise, and regular doctor visits, one crucial area sometimes gets overlooked—eye health. Your child should typically have their first exam between 6 and 9 months, but there are a few other important eye exam milestones to consider as […]
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) is an eye condition that occurs when the Meibomian glands are blocked or can’t produce enough oil to lubricate the eyes. This can lead to other painful visual conditions. Luckily, MGD can be easily identified during eye exams and extensive treatments are available. What Causes Meibomian Gland Dysfunction? The Meibomian glands […]
Comprehensive eye exams can feel like unneeded healthcare when you don’t have vision problems. However, they are so much more than simple vision screening – your optometrist can detect early signs of diseases like age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and more during a comprehensive eye exam. Many eye diseases progress slowly, with no pain […]
Blepharitis is not contagious. However, a flare-up can be annoying and cause discomfort. Fortunately, there are several ways to manage and prevent blepharitis flare-ups. […]
The duration of eye strain varies from person to person, but generally, it should diminish within minutes to hours after stopping activities that require intense eye focus. […]
A diabetic eye exam is a comprehensive eye exam focusing on detecting diabetic-related eye diseases. In fact, your optometrist could even be the first person to detect diabetes during such an exam. […]
Do you find yourself squinting often to try to make out blurry images or words? Do your eyes often feel irritated? Does vision clarity fluctuate from day to day, sometimes being noticeably worse than other days? If so, dry eyes may be the cause of your blurry vision. Dry eye is a common condition, but […]
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