If you suffer from dry eye syndrome, you may have tried artificial tears, warm compresses, or prescription eye drops. One innovative treatment that has gained attention is intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, originally used for skin conditions like rosacea. But does IPL really work for dry eye? Targeting Inflammation & Improving Tear Film Quality IPL […]
There’s More Than Just Artificial Tears to Treat Dry Eye
Dry eye disease is a common condition that affects millions of people. It can cause irritation, redness, a gritty sensation, and it can also cause vision to blur. Many people turn to artificial tears as their first line of treatment, but while these over-the-counter drops can provide temporary relief, they often don’t address the root […]
Combating Dry Eye Syndrome
Do you experience dry, itchy, or burning eyes? You may be suffering from dry eye syndrome. Tears are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision, when there is insufficient moisture on the surface of the eye it can cause discomfort. Let’s looks at some common concerns about dry eye, symptoms, and risk factors. […]
Flashes, Floaters, and Spots: What’s in my Vision?
Have you noticed tiny shadows cast upon objects you are looking at? Do you see small spots in your vision when looking at a clear or overcast sky? You may be seeing floaters and spots in your field of vision. What is the spot in my vision? It is completely normal to see spots […]
Eye Color & Genetics
Ever wonder why your eyes are blue, green, brown, or somewhere in between? The colored part of your eye, the Iris, contains pigmentation which determines our eye color. The mix of pigmentation in your Iris is created through the unique combination of chromosomes that are given to you by your parents. How eye color […]
Get the Facts About Lazy Eye
Lazy eye, or amblyopia, occurs when one eye fails to reach normal visual acuity, even with prescription lenses. In most cases, this begins in infancy and early childhood. If left untreated, lazy eye can result in blindness, loss of vision, or the abnormal development of a child’s eyes. What causes lazy eye? Lazy eye […]
The Importance of Sports Eyewear
Whether you’re playing or watching the game, one incident everyone dreads is an injury. Injuries can prevent players from finishing the game, or worse, end an athletic career. Protective sports eyewear helps to prevent injuries and allows players to continue to play their sport. In today’s world, many sports facilities and fitness clubs require athletes […]
Know the Facts About Cataracts
Did you know, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world? Cataracts affect nearly 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older.* If you are over the age of 50, you should have a yearly comprehensive eye exam to detect cataracts as they develop. A cataract is the clouding of the lens in […]
Macular Degeneration
Individuals over the age of 50 are at a higher risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which causes gradual vision loss. If you are over the age of 50 and have noticed changes in your vision, call our office to schedule an appointment with your eye doctor to discuss your risk for AMD. What […]
Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Did you know, nearly 2.2 million people in the United States are affected by glaucoma?* Due to the lack of symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma, almost half of Americans with glaucoma do not know they have it; causing glaucoma to be the second leading cause of blindness in the United States and worldwide. […]