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Sports Vision Can Help You Dominate the Competition!
Sports can be visually demanding, both in childhood and adulthood. Whether you want to ensure your child’s eyes are protected during play, or want to improve your own sports performance, you cannot overlook the important role optometrists play in sports vision....
Contact Lenses: Fact vs. Fiction
Contact lenses have gained incredible popularity in the past decade, but many false conceptions still surround these visual devices. ' Myth: Contact lenses are uncomfortable. Fact: Most patients who are properly fit in contact lenses don’t even feel...
Say Goodbye to Allergic Conjunctivitis! (ie: fancy words for Allergies of the Eye)
For many people, the spring and summer months mean red, itchy, uncomfortable eyes. During these seasons there are more pollen, dust, and other allergens floating around the air. In addition to causing sneezing and wheezing, these allergens can cause...
Amblyopia and Lazy Eye are Preventable
Childhood is an important time for growth and physical development. The eyes and the visual system are no exception during this critical developmental period. Children need to get their eyes checked on a regular basis to ensure that amblyopia (also known...
Give Your Eyes Some Much Needed UV Protection
With the sunny summer months quickly approaching, it is important to remember to give your eyes the UV protection they need. Just as sunscreen is necessary to protect your skin from sunburns and skin cancers, your eyes need to be protected as well. ...
Don’t be Fooled by Online Eye Exams
In today’s fast-paced society, accessibility and convenience are key: groceries can be delivered right to your door, bills can be easily paid online… even eye exams can be done online from the convenience of your own home. Online eye exams may sound like they...
Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know
The small area of the retina that is responsible for clear central vision and our ability to see detail is called the macula. In age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD or ARMD, the macula becomes damaged, resulting in central vision loss. Macular...
Are retinal holes and tears something to worry about?
It always seems to happen on a Friday afternoon or before a long weekend. All of a sudden you start noticing a bunch of quick, flashing lights or a bunch of floaters in your vision. These are just a few of the symptoms of retinal holes and tears....
What’s that lump or bump on my eye?
Have you ever had a lump or bump on your eyelid? These little things can be quite bothersome. Whether it is painful, irritating, or simply a cosmetic annoyance, an eyelid bump can be addressed by your eye care provider. What Is a Stye? A...
Tips for Buying Your Next Pair of New Glasses
Buying new glasses can be an intimidating and overwhelming process. There are seemingly endless options for frames, types of lenses, possible add-ons, and new lens technologies that can make deciding on a new pair of glasses feel like a burden. Here are...