What is OptiLight and Who Makes a Good Candidate for Dry Eye Treatment?
Living with chronic dry eyes can feel like a constant battle against discomfort, affecting everything from your work productivity to your evening relaxation. Many patients visit their eye doctor because they feel frustrated and defeated after trying numerous treatments without success. If this sounds like you, OptiLight offers something you may have thought was impossible:…
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MiSight Myopia Management: The First FDA-Endorsed Myopia Control for Kids
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is an increasingly common concern in pediatric eye care and is characterized by difficulty seeing objects at a distance. It has been on the rise globally among children and is far too common for many of today’s youths. Thankfully, breakthroughs in technology and medicine have opened new avenues for managing this condition…
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Dry Eye Treatment
We are thrilled to announce an exciting addition to our services for treating dry eyes – LipiFlow Treatment! Your eye health and comfort have always been our top priorities, and we are constantly striving to provide you with the latest advancements in eye care. What is LipiFlow Treatment? LipiFlow is a revolutionary non-invasive procedure designed…
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Do You Need an Eye Exam?
5 quick questions to ask yourself to determine the need for an eye exam: 1) When was your last eye exam?If it’s been more than a year then now is a perfect time! 2) Is your vision blurry for distance, near, or both?If so, it’s time to get your eyes checked. 3) Have you been having more headaches…
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Your Guide to the Symptoms and Treatments of Glaucoma
One of the reasons we wanted to write about the symptoms and treatments of Glaucoma is because approximately 3 million Americans suffer from Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness if left untreated. Thankfully there are ways of managing it. Prognosis is typically better if it is caught early enough….
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The Side Effects of Overwearing Contacts
There are around 45 million people in America that wear contact lenses so overwearing is, unfortunately, a very common problem. Not following the appropriate instructions your eye doctor gives you can lead to higher chances of ocular health complications and even permanent visual impairment. Sometimes you may not realize that you’re overwearing your contacts until you get…
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A Better Dry Eye Treatment – LipiFlow
The dry eye treatment LipiFlow is on the rise. Dry eye symptoms affect around 16 million Americans every year, according to the National Institutions of Health. For sufferers of the condition, symptoms can range from itchy and red eyes to symptoms that make daily tasks difficult. While there are numerous dry eye treatments available to…
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Keratoconus Treatment with Medically Necessary Contacts
Learn about Keratoconus treatment and this rare eye condition. Your sight is one of the most important senses you have. Unfortunately, there are many different ailments that can affect your ability to see. Some, like short-sightedness, are pretty common. Others, such as keratoconus, are a little rarer. Keratoconus is an eye condition that affects approximately one in…
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Child Vision and Eye Care – Why Is It Important Not To Wait
Child Vision and Eye Care – Why Is It Important Not To Wait Undiagnosed and untreated vision problems are holding back millions of school kids just when learning and healthy development are the most important. A small investment in a comprehensive eye exam could change his/her life forever. Two-thirds of children do not receive preventative…
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What Is Corneal Mapping & How Does it Work?
“Corneal mapping” is just another way of saying “corneal topography.” But no matter what you call it, corneal topography is a vital tool that optometrists use to generate detailed images of the shape and power of their patients’ corneas. These images provide eye doctors with very fine details about the condition of the corneal surface….
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