With the increasing popularity of LED lights, people often wonder how they affect our eyesight. These lights are cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and used in many appliances, from small display indicators and smartphones to giant screens and modern vehicles. However, some say they’re harmful, while others argue they’re perfectly safe. But what’s true? LEDs emit blue […]
Can Diabetes Cause Dry Eye?
Diabetes can significantly impact your eyes, increasing your risk of a variety of eye diseases. Those eye diseases can be hard to ignore when they cause dryness and pain. Diabetes is well known for causing eye issues. But did you know that more than half of all diabetics suffer from dry eyes? Dry eye syndrome […]
What Is the Difference Between an Eye Exam for Glasses and Contacts?
A visit to your eye doctor is necessary if you want glasses or contact lenses. However, you need a different exam if you’re interested in contacts. What is the difference between these eye exams, and why are they different? Continue reading to learn more about eye exams for glasses and contact lenses, including how and […]
What are Atropine Eye Drops Used For?
If you’ve received a comprehensive eye exam, the chances are high that your eye doctor used atropine eye drops as part of the exam. One of the commonly known uses of atropine is to cause the pupils to dilate. Dilating your pupils is an important part of an eye examination because it allows much more […]
How to Prepare for an Eye Exam
As a full-service, family-friendly vision clinic, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive eye care for you and your loved ones. Whether you’re updating your lens prescription, looking for help managing your child’s myopia, or your parents are developing early signs of presbyopia, we’re ready to support your family in every way we can. The first […]
How Often Should Adults Get Eye Exams?
It’s easy to assume that you don’t need an eye exam if you can see well, but you never know what’s happening under the surface. Regular eye exams can help your optometrist identify early symptoms of eye disease, helping protect your vision. If everyone needs regular eye exams, how often should adults get one? Continue […]
When Should Kids Get an Eye Exam?
Oh, the joys of childhood. There is nothing quite like watching your child experience new things for the first time. In a way, it’s like experiencing these things for the first time yourself, and the perspective they have could bring a fresh new outlook on what you may already take for granted. From imagining front […]
Can Childhood Myopia Be Reversed?
Across the globe, more and more people (specifically children) are developing myopia (nearsightedness), a refractive error that affects the ability to see distances clearly. In fact, some studies suggest that almost half of the entire planet’s population will have some degree of myopia by 2050. While we’ve talked about myopia treatment in a previous post, […]
Artificial Tears: How to Select Eye Drops for Dry Eye
Whether it happens from working on your computer or another cause, dry eyes can affect your quality of life. More severe cases of this condition may damage your eyes, so how can you find relief? Many people use artificial tears for temporary relief, but how can you choose the best kind for your needs? If […]
Artificial Tears: How to Select Eye Drops for Dry Eye
Blurred vision. Burning sensations. Redness. The uncomfortable feeling of having something in your eye. If these sound like the problems you have with your eyes, you may be experiencing dry eye disease symptoms. You don’t have to live with these frustrating and disruptive eye problems. There are dry eye therapies available that can provide relief. […]