More than half of all Americans over the age of 60 will deal with cataracts at some point in their lives. It’s a clouding of the clear lens of your eye, which makes everyday activities such as reading, driving and night vision especially difficult. But how much do you know about cataracts? Here, we break… Read More »
Tired of wearing contacts or glasses? Then you’ve probably thought about what it would be like to be free of contacts and glasses and have looked into LASIK vision correction. What are the requirements to be considered a candidate for this procedure? Here are six criteria that make for a good candidate for LASIK. You… Read More »
One of the simplest things we can do to protect the health of our eyes is to take care of them when we are out in the sun. This is true no matter what time of year it is. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun and tanning beds not only damage skin, but it can damage… Read More »
Too much time with digital devices, driving long distances, and reading without taking breaks to rest your eyes are some of the most common causes of eyestrain. It’s important to recognize the symptoms of eyestrain and take steps to reduce the unpleasant feeling of eyestrain. What are the symptoms of eyestrain? Eyestrain can present in… Read More »
Good vision is something that we can take too easily for granted – until the aging process brings about changes to vision. A regular eye exam is one way to stay on top of the health of your eye and detect any conditions or diseases when they are at their earliest stages for treatment. Here… Read More »
Dry eye is a painful condition consisting of stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes, sensitivity to light, redness, watery eyes, mucus in or around the eyes, blurred vision, eye fatigue, the feeling that something’s in your eye. Decreased tear production, excessive tear evaporation or an imbalance in tear composition are the leading causes… Read More »
More than half of all Americans over the age of 60 will have a cataract. While it’s a painless clouding of the eye’s natural lens, it can worsen over time and interfere with reading, driving and other daily activities. Although cataracts can’t be prevented, you can take steps to reduce your risk factors and delay… Read More »
If you’ve been dreaming about ditching the glasses and contacts for a while, now may be the time to talk to your doctor about LASIK eye surgery. Here are xxx common questions patients ask about this popular vision correction procedure: What is LASIK eye surgery? Laser in-situ keratomileusis, also known as LASIK, corrects vision in people… Read More »
The area around the eyes are often the first to show noticeable signs of aging. As you age, your skin loses elasticity and fat padding, making your eyelids appear puffy, baggy and wrinkled. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can help you look younger and more refreshed. Here are five common reasons why someone would… Read More »
Even as the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, it’s just as important to take care of your eyes during the winter months as any other month of the year. Damage to your eyes can occur even on the cloudiest and coldest of days. Here are three easy ways to keep your eyes… Read More »
