For many, the idea of waking up with clear vision and ditching glasses or contacts seems like a dream. LASIK eye surgery has made that dream a reality for countless individuals. But how do you know if LASIK is the right option for you? Here are some signs to consider. Dependence on Glasses or Contact Lenses If you rely heavily on glasses or contact lenses to go about your daily life, LASIK might be a game-changer.
2 December 2024
When it comes to eyesight, emergencies can't be taken lightly. The urgency of addressing eye injuries or sudden vision changes cannot be overstated. This piece explores the importance of emergency eye care and why immediate attention matters. Emergency Eye Care Explained Emergency eye care is a critical aspect of medical attention that requires immediate intervention for sudden or unforeseen eye injuries and conditions. It encompasses the prompt treatment of severe eye problems, ranging from accidental exposure to chemical burns and the presence of foreign objects in the eye to the onset of sudden vision loss and excruciating eye pain.
16 January 2024
When your eye doctor performs an eye exam, they may see changes in your eyes that can reveal cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. For example, if the lenses of your eyes are white or cloudy, a diagnosis of cataracts may be made. Further, if the results of your eye pressure test are high, glaucoma may be responsible. Eye exams can also reveal the presence of certain systemic illnesses. Here are some signs your eye doctor may discover during your eye examination that may be suggestive of liver disease.
19 May 2023
This holiday season may bring fun and excitement, but it could also bring an emergency visit to the eye doctor for you or one of your children if your family is not careful during the festivities. No one wants to have their Christmas or holiday ruined by a poke in the eye. In order to keep yourself and your children safe and sound, here are some tips to keep in mind as you head toward one of the most joyous days of the year.
23 November 2022
Getting a yearly eye exam is important, but for those that have never had poor vision, they may not know when to have their eyes examined. Someone that doesn't have poor vision may not know the importance of getting their eyes examined even without poor vision, as an eye exam can catch other things, not just worsening vision. If you are one of those people that doesn't know when to get your eyes examined, read on for some signs that it's time.
17 June 2022
Age-related vision loss can impair a person's ability to perform activities of daily living and increase the risk for social isolation, depression, accidents, and injuries. Fortunately, there are a number of effective treatment options that can slow the progression of age-related vision loss, and in some cases, completely reverse it. Here are some causes of age-related vision loss and effective treatment options. Open And Closed-Angle Glaucoma Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of age-related vision loss.
29 December 2021
If you wear glasses but want to also wear contact lenses, you will need separate prescriptions. Contact lenses sit on your eye while prescription eyeglasses sit a few inches away. While your glasses and contact lens prescription may seem similar, they have some key differences. Continue reading to learn more about how glasses and contact lens prescriptions are different and why. How Are Glasses and Contact Lens Prescriptions Different? Glasses prescriptions tell the eyeglass maker how to shape the lenses so they work properly.
4 August 2021
