Fuchs’ Corneal Dystrophy
Fuchs’ dystrophy (pronounced fooks DIS-truh-fee) is an eye disease characterized by degenerative changes to the cornea’s innermost layer of cells. The cause for Fuchs’ dystrophy is not fully understood. If your mother or father has the disease, then there is roughly a 50 percent chance that you will develop it as well. While Fuchs’ dystrophy […]
How To Protect Your Eyes While Wearing Halloween-Themed Contact Lenses
Are Halloween-Themed Contact Lenses Safe? Colorful contact lenses definitely add a little extra flair to your costume if you’re planning to be a zombie, vampire or other fictional creature for Halloween. Unfortunately, wearing over-the-counter lenses for just one evening could harm your eyes. Novelty Contact Lenses May Increase Your Risk of Eye Injury and Infection […]
UV Radiation and Your Eyes
Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage. Yet, the sun can be just as damaging upon our eyes with unprotected exposure. Short-term exposure to very bright sunlight can result in a type of sunburn to our […]
Learning-Related Vision Problems
Learning disabilities may include dyslexia, math disorder, writing disorder, auditory processing deficits, or visual processing deficits. Although each child with a learning disability is unique, many also have associated visual problems. Addressing these vision disorders may alleviate some symptoms of learning disability. How Are Learning Disabilities Diagnosed? Most often, a teacher recognizes a child falling […]
Allergies
Caused by the same irritants as hay fever, runny nose, coughing, and sneezing, eye allergies commonly affect those who suffer from other allergy symptoms. Not only do eye allergies cause discomfort, but they can also interfere with daily activities. Eye Allergy Causes Medically referred to as allergic conjunctivitis, individuals who are predisposed to allergic reaction […]
Pediatric Ophthlamology
Ophthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children. Pediatric ophthalmologists examine children’s eyes to see if they need corrective lenses or other treatments to improve their vision. Training for Pediatric Ophthalmologists Pediatric ophthalmologists graduate from medical school just like other types of doctors, but they […]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to see an eye care provider? Many “silent” diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetes, can only be detected through regular eye exams. When these conditions are discovered earlier rather than later, they become easier to treat or manage, allowing for better long-term preservation of eyesight. In addition, reading glasses from the […]
Are Floaters A Sign Of Something Bigger?
Are Floaters a Sign of a Serious Eye Problem? Have you noticed shadowy shapes drifting in and out of your field of vision lately? You may have floaters. Although floaters are usually harmless, they can be a sign of a serious eye condition in some cases. What Are Floaters? Floaters occur when the vitreous in […]
How To Read Your Eyeglass Prescription
Understanding Your Eyeglass Prescription Have you ever tried to decipher your eyeglass prescription? Although the numbers and abbreviations written on the script may be meaningless to you, your prescription provides valuable information for the type of corrective lenses you’ll need. What O.D. and O.S Mean No one may speak Latin anymore, but the language is […]
New Year, New Vision in 2020
Embrace 20/20 Vision in 2020 Some New Year’s resolutions are easier to fulfill than others. Even if you aren’t able to add a checkmark to “soar over the Italian countryside in a hot air balloon” this year, but you can certainly improve your vision with a visit to the optometrist in 2020. How Poor Vision […]
