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6 Great Reasons for Wearing Those Sunglasses

6 Great Reasons for Wearing Those Sunglasses Sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement - they’re important protection from the hazards of UV light.If you wear sunglasses mostly for fashion that’s great--just make sure the lenses block UVA and UVB rays.And if you don’t wear sunglasses, it’s time to start.Here are your top 6 reas...

I am seeing some strange things, Doc

I am seeing some strange things, Doc "What are these weird floating things I started seeing?"The spots, strings, or cobwebs that drift in and out of your vision are called “floaters,” and they are more prominent if you’re looking against a white background.These floaters are tiny clumps of material floating inside the vitreous th...

Eye Diseases with a Genetic Link

Eye Diseases with a Genetic Link Do you have family members with eye-related conditions?The two main eye diseases in adults that have a genetic link are glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration .Glaucoma is a deterioration of the optic nerve caused by pressure in the eye or poor blood flow to the optic nerve. It has no symptom...

Care for Your Scary Red Eye

Care for Your Scary Red Eye At some point, you might be the victim of one of these scenarios: You rub your eye really hard, or you walk into something, or you just wake up with a red, painful, swollen eye. However it happened, your eye is red, you’re possibly in pain, and you’re worried.What do you do next?Going to the Eme...

Macular Degeneration + Cataract Surgery

Macular Degeneration + Cataract Surgery We are frequently asked if it’s wise to have cataract surgery if you have Macular Degeneration.Let’s start with some background.Cataracts and Age-related Macular Degeneration are both leading causes of visual impairment in the elderly population.Cataracts develop when the normal clear lens gets ...

Your Makeup Might Be Making Your Eyes Feel Worse

Your Makeup Might Be Making Your Eyes Feel Worse Dry Eye Disease affects more than 5 million people in the United States, with 3.3 million being women and most of those being age 50 or over. And as people live longer, dry eye will continue to be a growing problem.Although treatment options for dry eyes have improved recently, one of the most effec...

The Dreaded Astigmatism

The Dreaded Astigmatism The word “astigmatism” is used so much in the optometric world that most people have talked about it when discussing their eye health with their doctor.“Astigmatism” comes from the Greek “a” - meaning “without” - and “stigma” - meaning “a point.” In technical ocular terms, as...

Contact Lenses Need a Backup Plan

Contact Lenses Need a Backup Plan There is an old adage in the eye care industry--Glasses are a necessity, contact lenses are a luxury. Ninety-nine percent of the time this is absolutely true. In the absence of unusual eye disorders or very high prescriptions that don’t allow a person to wear glasses comfortably, contact lenses sh...

A Super Common Cause for Your Itchy Eyes

A Super Common Cause for Your Itchy Eyes Ocular allergies are among the most common eye conditions to hit people of all ages.Though typically worse in the seasons of Spring and Summer, some people suffer with allergies all year. This is especially true for people who have allergies to pet dander, mold, dust mites, and other common allergen...

An Eye on Screen Time

An Eye on Screen Time "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." These famous words by Charles Dickens are playing out today in the area of technology.We are living in the best of times when it comes to obtaining knowledge at the push of a button. But smartphones, laptops, video games, tablets, etc., can real...