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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...
Computer Vision Syndrome…It’s a Real Thing!
Many people who use computers or digital screens for an extended period of time experience a range of eye problems, from dry and itchy eyes to blurred vision and headaches. This discomfort is commonly referred to as “computer vision syndrome”. The severity...
Are Scleral Lenses Right for You?
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...
What you Need to Know about Diabetes and Vision Loss
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...
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...