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Going Beyond Soft Contacts with Specialty Contact Lenses
The options for contact lenses are seemingly endless. While soft contact lenses are the most common choice among patients and eye care professionals alike, there are many other choices of contact lenses that can provide comfortable, clear vision. Specialty...
What Is Orthokeratology and Ortho-K?
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common sight problem that causes far-away objects to appear out-of-focus. It is an increasingly common ocular condition, and many studies have shown that the worldwide prevalence of myopia is growing at an alarming...
Common Causes of a Red Eye
Bloodshot and red eyes can have many different causes, each needing different treatment approaches. Some triggers of red eyes are more serious, painful, or vision-threatening than others. Many problems that cause red eyes require attention by an eye care...
Your Guide to Soft Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are an excellent corrective option for those who choose not to wear glasses full time. There are hundreds of options for soft contact lenses based on replacement schedule, material, or even special features such as colored lenses. With so...
Is Ocular Rosacea Worsening Your Dry Eye Symptoms?
Rosacea is a chronic condition that can cause skin inflammation, particularly around the face. Beyond causing long-term skin-related symptoms, such as facial redness, rosacea frequently causes eye problems. Ocular rosacea can cause a range of eye-related...
Dry Eyes at Nighttime
Surprisingly, nighttime can be a potentially damaging time for those suffering from dry eye disease. Even though our eyes are closed, the front surface of our eye is not necessarily protected. Some underlying conditions can cause extreme dryness overnight that...
Are No-Line Bifocals and Progressive Lenses Right for Me?
Millions of Americans in their 40’s and above need some sort of reading prescription to help them see up close. Many people feel as though lined bifocals or trifocals are unattractive or distracting; the thought of constantly putting on or taking off reading...
Amniotic Membranes for Dry Eye Disease
Amniotic membranes are part of the newest treatment methods used to approach symptoms of moderate to severe dry eye disease, as well as many other ocular surface conditions. These complex medical devices are derived from ethically sourced amniotic tissue that...
Blue Light and Your Eyes
As our reliance on technology and digital screens continues to increase, we are exposed to more and more blue light. Blue light is a high energy wavelength that has many sources that we encounter in our day-to-day lives: cellphones, computer screens,...
Strokes in the Eye
We have already covered how some diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, can cause retinopathy, and may be a threat to vision. Beyond the threat of hypertensive or diabetic retinopathy, people with poorly controlled high blood pressure and diabetes...