According to the National Eye Institute, about half of all Americans that are 80 years of age or older will develop cataracts or have been treated for them. Cataracts are a thin covering over the lens of the eye. This clouding can limit your vision, making it hard to […]
Comprehensive Eye Exam vs. a Routine Eye Exam: What’s the Difference?
Comprehensive Eye Exam vs. a Routine Eye Exam: What’s the Difference? Regular eye exams are the key to enjoying the best possible vision and preventing infections and serious eye diseases. Most of us know it’s important to have eye exams on a regular basis, but plenty […]
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes
If you have diabetes, you will need to work with your doctor to keep the condition under control – or the health of your eyes could decline. You have to keep your blood sugar stable and well-controlled to protect the sensitive tissues in your eyes from damage […]
Slit Lamp Eye Exam
What is a Slit Lamp Exam? A slit lamp has an opening that allows it to shine a thin “sheet” of light into the eye. The brightness of the light can be adjusted so that the examining doctor either sees the front part of the eye or all the way to the back, where the […]
What are Dry Eyes?
As its name implies, dry eye is a condition in which the eyes fail to manufacture enough tears to prevent them from drying out. Occurring primarily in older adults, the condition results in a burning or itching feeling in the eyes, and vision may also be impaired. […]
What are Ocular Migraines?
Ocular migraines are migraine headaches that are accompanied by visual disturbances, usually significantly reduced vision or even temporary blindness in one eye. Although many people use the term to describe a benign condition otherwise known as aura migraines in. […]
Can Computer Glasses Help at Work?
The development of technology is resulting in significant changes to vision over time. More people are using computers, tablets, smartphones, or other digital devices in their office environment. The problem is that the continued use of digital devices results in eye […]
What to Expect During an Optomap Retinal Exam
Eye doctors can assess the health and condition of your retinas better than ever before with Optomap retinal imaging. Using high tech imaging equipment, eye doctors can view the entire inside of the eye without the need for dilation of your retinas. The accurate […]
Senior Eye Care
If you’re like most people over the age of 50, you’ve probably noticed a decline in the quality of your eyesight in recent years. Although this is a natural part of aging, modern advances in medical science have made it possible to continue to enjoy good vision as you. […]
What are the Symptoms and Causes of Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)?
Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (transparent membrane) that covers the whites of your eyes and lines your eyelids. When small conjunctiva blood vessels become inflamed, they are more noticeable. This is what makes the […]
