Treatment For Urgent Eye Conditions

Treatment For Urgent Eye Conditions

When needing a routine or comprehensive eye examination, most people know that an optometrist is the best provider to seek, but did you know that optometrists can also diagnose and treat urgent eye conditions? Whenever a new eye problem arises – whether it is a red...
What is an Optometrist and Why Should I See One?

What is an Optometrist and Why Should I See One?

Many people hear the word “optometrist” and might not know what it means. Optometrists are eye doctors, who have spent many years studying Optometry—the practice of examining the health of the eyes.   How Does One Become an Optometrist? Optometrists start by...

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;...

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...