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Daily Disposable Contact Lenses are a Thing of Beauty
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...
What’s that floating spot in my vision?
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; some people describe them...
Presbyopia: It happens to everyone!
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...
The Basics of Glaucoma and Your Vision
Glaucoma is a progressive disease that affects the optic nerve of the eye. The optic nerve is responsible for sending information from the eye to the brain. Continued damage to the optic nerve due can eventually lead to vision loss. Glaucoma...
How Much Do You Know About Cataracts?
Directly behind the iris, there is a structure called the lens. This lens helps the eye’s optical system to focus an image. The lens is normally a clear structure which allows light to pass easily through it, helping us see a clear, crisp image....
How Much Do You Know About Dry Eye Disease?
Dry Eye Disease affects millions of people and can impact both comfort and quality of vision. This condition occurs when there are not enough tears being produced, or when the quality of tears is not adequate enough to protect the front of the eye....
Understanding the Two Major Forms of Glaucoma
Keeping your intraocular pressure (IOP) at a healthy level is important in maintaining your visual health. Structural irregularities, however, may cause your eye fluids to build up, increasing your IOP. This can lead to glaucoma. In today’s post, your expert eye...
Taking the Stigma out of Astigmatism
When the optical system of the eye prevents light from focusing properly, it can cause objects to appear blurry, distorted, and out of focus. This problem is referred to as refractive error. Just like nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia),...
4 Helpful Ways to Prevent Dry Eyes
Fall is a great time for enjoying the outdoors by taking advantage of the beautiful foliage and relatively mild temperatures. The wind at this time of the year, however, may be stronger than usual, causing your eyes to become dry. To help you make the most of what...
Understanding Retinal Detachment
The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of your eyes. It plays a central role in the image translation process by converting visual signals into nerve impulses. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina detaches from its underlying retinal pigment...