by Brett Neal, OD | Jan 23, 2019 | Eye Care
A droopy eyelid can appear many ways and may be caused by a wide variety of reasons. Eye doctors refer to a droopy lid as a ptosis, pronounced toh-sis. A ptosis can occur with one or both eyelids, can droop only a millimeter or cover the entire eye, and...
by Brett Neal, OD | Jan 8, 2019 | Eye Care
Eyes and vision play an important role in learning and development. For this reason, eye exams for children are essential to protect their ocular health and vision. Comprehensive examinations with your optometrist can rule out any ocular diseases in the back of the...
by Brett Neal, OD | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog, Eye Care
What’s commonly known as “color blindness” is a hereditary condition that affects the way colors are perceived. Contrary to what the name suggests, people affected by color blindness can still see color. However, the colors they know to be red, blue, yellow, or...
by Brett Neal, OD | Oct 31, 2018 | Blog, Eye Care
The worldwide prevalence of myopia, also known as nearsightedness, has been increasing at an alarming rate. Not only are more people impacted by this vision disorder, but the degree of nearsightedness is also increasing. For this reason, eye care...
by Brett Neal, OD | Oct 16, 2018 | Eye Care
People oftentimes overlook the importance of keeping eyelids and eyelashes clean. Our lids and lashes play a vital role in the health of our ocular surface, and keeping them clean can help defend against eye infections and prevent worsening of dry eye symptoms....
by Brett Neal, OD | Sep 16, 2018 | Eye Care
For those who have experienced a lifetime of wearing glasses and contact lenses, refractive laser eye surgery such as LASIK may be a very appealing option. While LASIK may be the most commonly known and advertised method of refractive surgery, there are other...
