Dismantling Contact Lens Myths
Over the years, you've probably heard many myths about contact lenses about their use and care. You may even have backed out if you were thinking of giving up prescription glasses and switching to contact lenses for fear that they would damage your e...
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How To Deal With Smoke In Your Eyes
When you have smoke enter your eyes, it is an unpleasant and potentially dangerous experience. Many people, especially those near the California wildfires, have experienced this situation. Smoke in the eyes can cause a variety of problems such as...
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20 Things You Don’t Want Happening to your eyes!
When asked, many of us will admit that we sometimes take the health of our eyes for granted. In some ways, we are neglectful by simply being careless, while in other ways we strive for a certain look and end up harming our eyes. Here are the top 20 w...
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Eye Health Info for Those Under 40
When thinking about eyesight-related illness, many of us will visualize an older person, especially since cataracts develop with age. However, it is not just older people who suffer from problems with vision. For people under 40 years old, establishi...
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Simple tips for healthy eyes
Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are looking your best. Follow these simple steps to keep your eyes healthy during your golden years. Get a comprehensive dila...
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How to talk to your eye doctor
Today patients need to actively participate in their health care. You and your eye doctor can work together to achieve the best possible level of health. Good communication is an important part of this relationship. Here are some questions you can as...
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Floaters
Floaters and Retinal Detachment Sometimes a section of the vitreous pulls the fine fibers away from the retina all at once, rather than gradually, causing many new floaters to appear suddenly. This is called a vitreous detachment, which in most case...
Read MoreWhat is Blepharospasm?
Blepharospasm is an abnormal, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids. What causes Blepharospasm? Blepharospasm is associated with an abnormal function of the basal ganglion from an unknown cause. The basal ganglion is the part of the brain re...
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Why Eye Screening is Important for School-Age Children
From the time that we are born, our eyesight slowly develops until adulthood. Babies and children, for instance, do not have fully formed vision centers in their brains yet. Good nutrition, regular visits to a health care practitioner and healthy hab...
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Understanding Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye disorder that affects the cornea and can cause a series of vision difficulties. The disorder occurs when the small protein fibers in the eye (collagen) that help hold the cornea in place become weak, allowing the cornea to bu...
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