by Brett Neal, OD | Jan 26, 2018 | Blog, contact lenses, Eye Care
What are Scleral Lenses? The newest technology and research in contact lens wear and development has focused on scleral contact lenses, which are gas-permeable lenses that are large enough to cover the entire cornea and rest comfortably on the white portion of the...
by Brett Neal, OD | Jan 12, 2018 | Eye Care
The number of individuals with diagnosed diabetes has shown an incredible increase in the past 15 years, and is only expected to rise in the future. It’s commonly known that diabetes can cause problems due to an excess of sugar in the blood, but many people...
by Brett Neal, OD | Dec 29, 2017 | contact lenses, Eye Care
Contact lenses may be preferred over spectacles for a variety of reasons. Contact lenses may provide clearer sharper vision, they may improve cosmetic appearances, or it may be a matter or convenience. For those who choose contact lenses for their... by Brett Neal, OD | Dec 15, 2017 | Blog, Eye Care
A common complaint brought to eye doctors is “What’s that floating spot in my vision?” The technical term for this is a posterior vitreous detachment, but the layman’s term is a “floater.” They can present in a variety of ways;... by Brett Neal, OD | Dec 1, 2017 | Eye Care, glasses
The focusing system of the eye, which includes the crystalline lens located behind the iris, is responsible for bringing objects into focus. In youth, the eye’s focusing system is easily able to switch from viewing things at a distance to focusing on...
