As a parent, you do everything you can to set your child up for success at school. You make sure they have all the supplies they need, stay up helping them grasp hard concepts, make sure they are well-fed, and drive them to and from their extra-curricular activities. But have you considered the importance of regular eye exams? A child…
If you are like many people and have to wear glasses most of the time, you likely either forget or find it annoying to try to use sunglasses. While using sunglasses may not be convenient, it is essential for your eye health that you get a pair of prescription sunglasses to protect your eyes. Using sunglasses has many benefits, including…
Our eyesight is such an essential part of our life. When you begin to get cataracts, it can be very distressing to experience the sight loss. Most people experience cataracts at some point in their life. Fortunately, cataract surgery is performed often and is fairly easy to undergo compared to other types of surgery. If you are having cataract surgery,…
In an effort to bring more awareness to an issue that affects over 50% of Americans over their lifetime, Prevent Blindness America declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. Since cataracts are the leading cause of loss of vision in the United States, as well as the leading cause of blindness throughout the world, cataracts are important for all of us…
Two common eye issues that people experience are blepharitis and dry eye syndrome. While they can be experienced separately, they oftentimes occur together. In fact, they happen together so often, experts have begun calling it dry eye blepharitis syndrome. It is unknown why this is, or how one may influence the other. Nonetheless, over 40 percent of adults have experienced…
Dry eyes are annoying and uncomfortable to deal with. Dry eye syndrome can cause your eyes to be itchy, watery, have a burning sensation, a gritty feeling, and possibly even blurred vision. If ignored, it can lead to severe eye diseases and even cause eventual blindness. Addressing this eye condition is incredibly important. There are many factors that can lead…
As an allergy sufferer, you know how bothersome dry, itchy eyes can be. Chronic dry eye disease often presents itself unknowingly in people with allergies, because of how closely the symptoms mimic each other. Let’s take a look at how you can manage dry eye symptoms as an allergy sufferer. Protect Your Eyes One way to combat allergy and dry…
While nearly everyone will experience dry eye at one time or another, many people experience chronic issues. If you have chronic symptoms such as burning, itching, stinging, or excessive tearing, you may have dry eye syndrome. Many factors can cause or contribute to this condition, such as wearing contacts or allergies. If you suffer from an autoimmune condition, it may…
While floaters, or spots, in your vision are usually harmless, there comes a time you may need to see an eye doctor to rule out something more serious. Let’s take a look at when you should contact your optometrist or ophthalmologist about the issue. What Causes Floaters? Over time the liquid in your eye, called the vitreous, can shrink and…
Oftentimes, our prescriptions have side effects of which we are unaware. Did you know there are medications that can cause or worsen cataracts? While these medications may be necessary, it is important you understand how that can affect your eye health, so you can stay on top of your conditions with your eye doctor. Scientists have not completely determined why…
