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 […]
What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?
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 […]
What Diseases Can Be Detected in an Eye Exam?
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 […]
Is Blepharitis Contagious?
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. […]
How Long Can Eye Strain Last?
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. […]
What is a Diabetic Eye Exam?
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. […]
Can Dry Eyes Cause Blurry Vision?
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 […]
Vitamins for Dry Eyes: What Supplements Can Help?
Irritating dry eyes can disrupt your day, but you can help manage your symptoms with proper nutrition. It can be challenging to get your total daily intake of vitamins in your diet. But supplements like vitamins A, D, and C and omega-3 can help support healthy, hydrated eyes. […]