January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month and during this month we join optometrists around the nation in spreading awareness about this particular ocular disease. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting over 3 million people within the United States alone. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that […]
Preventing Dry Eye This Winter
It’s that time of year where cold temperatures, dry outdoor air, and chilling wind can cause you to notice an uncomfortable feeling of dry eyes. During winter, patients frequently ask about how to prevent dry and irritated eyes. Dry eyes often occur during winter and spring as the seasonal changes cause a shift in the […]
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Vision
Did you know that over 30 million people in the United States are currently diagnosed with diabetes? There is also a large portion of the population that doesn’t know that they have diabetes or prediabetes. As the number rises in our country, spreading awareness about diabetes is vital to the prevention and management of this […]
Your Diet and Your Eyes
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 […]