It’s no secret that a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet can significantly improve your life by boosting energy levels, maintaining a healthy weight, and lowering the risk of developing a variety of health conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure. The foods you eat and the supplements you take do affect your overall health and […]
Vision and Learning
Vision plays an important role in our ability to learn. Even the most gifted of students can struggle academically if they are unable to see the whiteboard or read close work. As we begin the new school year, we want to remind our patients how important it is, especially for children, to be examined regularly. […]
LET’S TALK ABOUT….DRY EYES
Keratoconjunctivits Sicca(aka Dry Eye Syndrome) occurs when the chemical balance of your naturally produced tears gets altered. This imbalance can occur if your body produces fewer tears or the oily layer that keeps your tears from evaporating diminishes. Environmental factors like wind, sun, and smoke exposure also can affect your tear chemistry. SYMPTOMS Many people […]
Amblyopia
Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a vision development disorder where one eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity or clarity, even with the help of prescription glasses or contact lenses. This condition often develops during infancy and early childhood. It generally only affects one eye but can occur in both. If detected early, […]
Strabismus
Did you know that there are six muscles attached to your eye to control eye movement? If one or more of the muscles is weakened or underdeveloped, vision problems may occur. A common condition that often occurs due to weakened eye muscles is strabismus, often identified as cross-eyed. What is Strabismus? Strabismus is a visual […]
Blue Blocking Lenses
SCIENCE SAYS… For the past few years, there has been a lot of speculation on whether blue-blocking lenses are beneficial. Science has put out studies and information saying blue light is good and bad. Natural light, which includes all the spectrum of colors is good in small doses. However, the eye world has been all […]
Cataract Awareness Month
June is Cataract Awareness Month, and we want to take time to educate the public about cataracts and ways to reduce your risk. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss within the United States and are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. What are Cataracts? Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens which […]
Vision Health in May
The month of May is the start of spring with blooming flowers and sunny days, and many of us will start heading out for some fun in the sun in the great outdoors. Springtime is also the start of allergy season and many other potential vision hazards that may keep you from enjoying the weather. […]