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March 7, 2022

Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of our preventative eye care. Many people think that they only need to visit an eye doctor when they are experiencing pain or problems with their eyes or vision, but actually, attending regular check-ups gives your eye doctor an opportunity to carefully monitor the health and condition of your eyes.

February 24, 2022

Blurry vision and dry eyes are two uncomfortable symptoms that often go hand-in-hand. Dry eye disease is a condition that affects more than five million people in the U.S. every year. But if you experience dry eyes, blurry vision can be one of its symptoms. 

January 6, 2022

Light sensitivity or photophobia is an uncomfortable eye sensation that some people experience in bright light conditions. The condition can affect day-to-day life or limit the time spent outdoors. It can also lead to headaches, dizziness, severe eye pain, blurriness, excessive blinking, and other symptoms. 

December 6, 2021

Like many people nowadays, you may have a job that requires constant staring at computer screens or other digital devices for several hours at a time. This consequently imposes a strain on your eyes. Eye issues arising from the use of computers fall under a condition known as computer syndrome.

November 8, 2021

Refractive errors affect an individual’s sight and hamper the overall quality of life. The errors that include nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism need to be properly managed. Several treatment options can correct refractive errors. 

October 18, 2021

People develop diabetic retinopathy from diabetes complications. It happens when high blood glucose damages blood vessels. This damage then extends to the tiny blood vessels in the retina. 

September 7, 2021

Millions of people around the world suffer from visual impairment. Vision loss or loss of sight can result from different factors, ranging from injury to eye diseases. According to experts, a majority of the vision loss cases could have been cured or avoided. 

August 11, 2021

One of the attributes kids need to succeed in school is good vision. Most of the information kids process in school through reading, using a computer, chalkboard work, and writing is visual. Thus, an undiagnosed vision or eye problem can affect a child’s self-esteem and confidence.

July 12, 2021

Did you know that almost a million eye infections that warrant a visit to the doctor occur each year in the United States? If you have eye pain, redness, or itching, you may have an eye infection. Different pathogens can attack various parts of your eye. In effect, each type of eye infection may need specific intervention. Here are the eye infection types and treatments you need to know:

June 4, 2021

Every month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology observes one or more relevant eye health topics to raise awareness. May is Healthy Vision Month. June will be Cataract Awareness Month to educate the public on the leading cause of blindness worldwide. More than 25 million people in the United States alone have cataracts. This number is estimated to double by 2032. Don't wait for this eye disease to rob you of your sight. Here are the top tips to prevent cataracts at any age: