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;...
How Much Do You Know About Dry Eye Disease?

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....
Taking the Stigma out of Astigmatism

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),...

The Importance of Exercise for Eye Health

You may know that your overall health plays a leading role in the health of your eyes. For example, if you suffer from diabetes, it could affect your vision through diabetic retinopathy. It shouldn’t be surprising then that exercising can actually help you maintain...