Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts in Babies & Children
Everything You Need to Know About Cataracts in Babies & Children You might be thinking that cataracts are only for older adults. On the contrary, babies and children are also at risk of developing them. If you suspect your child might suffer from the condition, you should always visit your pediatric optometrist for an eye […]
5 Vision-Related Problems That Diabetes Can Cause
5 Vision-Related Problems That Diabetes Can Cause You can prevent diabetes vision-related problems by having an early diagnosis. Did you know diabetes is the primary cause of blindness in adults aged 20 to 74, and over 30 million Americans have diabetes? According to the Centers for Disease Control, 90% of patients have Type 2 diabetes. […]
Tips For Driving At Night With Astigmatism
Tips For Driving At Night With Astigmatism People with astigmatism have an uneven cornea. The irregular cornea causes blurred distance and near vision. Astigmatism patients need to take special care and ensure they can see clearly. When driving at night, the cornea refracts light inside your eyes. But because it’s already uneven, the clear front […]
Can You Get LASIK More Than Once?
Can You Get LASIK More Than Once? LASIK eye surgery or laser vision correction addresses refractive disorders like nearsightedness and shortsightedness. The laser procedure corrects your eye condition by reshaping your cornea. The treatment aims to make light bend correctly and produce a focused image on the retina. Most laser vision correction patients experience positive […]
How To Treat Pterygium Without Surgery
How To Treat Pterygium Without Surgery Pterygium is a common eye condition usually characterized by a growth of fleshy tissue on the conjunctiva, the clear tissue covering the eyeball and lines of the eyelids. While this condition can cause irritation and vision problems, it’s usually not severe and doesn’t require surgery. This article will discuss […]
Differences Between LASIK and PRK Eye Surgery
Differences Between LASIK and PRK Eye Surgery Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) are the most common eye procedures to correct vision problems caused by refractive errors like astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. While both procedures are effective, there are some key differences between them you ought to understand to choose the best […]
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Facts and Myths
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Facts and Myths Did you know that more than 20 million people in the United States live with some form of age-related macular degeneration? According to the National Institute of Health, macular degeneration patients will reach 288 million worldwide by 2040. Also known as AMD, age-related macular degeneration is a chronic eye condition […]
How Does Alcohol Affect Vision and Eye Health?
How Does Alcohol Affect Vision and Eye Health? Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with blacking out, hangovers, and generally poor health. However, it also affects vision. Alcohol affects the nerves and blood vessels in the eyes, thus affecting vision. Alcohol consumption has been associated with eye damage due to abnormal blood flow (retinopathy) and nerve […]
Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Dry Eye Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment A normal, healthy eye ought to have substantial tear reserves. Tears keep your eyes lubricated and moisturized. But that is not the case for everyone, unfortunately. Dry Eye Syndrome can get in the way of the activities you love doing and prevent you from performing your job effectively. […]