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May 05, 2020

Eyes going bad? Blurry vision happens to many people, but is oftentimes not paid much attention to. Your eyes might be tired, you might need a new pair of glasses, or it might be a sign of an underlying health issue. If things look hazy or out of focus, your body might be trying to warn you that something is not right with your health. Read on to find out more about the potential causes of blurred vision.

March 27, 2020

Glaucoma is a permanent disease that damages the optic nerve in your eyes. It has no cure. However, that hasn’t stopped the medical community from looking for ways to help prevent further eye damage. Today, there are a few treatment options available if you have glaucoma, including medication, laser trabeculoplasty, and filtering surgery.

March 03, 2020

Most people will experience blurred vision at some point during their lifetime. In many cases, it will be temporary and will resolve itself without the need for any significant treatment. However, some people will need assistance to restore the clarity of their sight. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available that can help, but exactly how to fix blurry vision will depend on the cause. Here are some of the most common causes of blurry vision and what can be done to fix it.

Jan 21, 2020

An eye exam is much more than a simple test of your vision. It is also the best way for your eye professional to monitor the health of your eyes and in some instances, identify problems that you may be having with your general health. For this reason, regular eye exams with a trained and experienced professional are strongly recommended.

Dec 12, 2019

If you need contact lenses and also happen to suffer from dry eyes, we want you to know that there are solutions for you. It is absolutely possible to have quality vision without worsening your dry eyes.

Nov 26, 2019

Dry eyes are a very common problem, so much so that that there is now a condition named after the symptom: dry eye disease, or dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes either don’t make enough natural tear film, or when the tears that are produced dry out too quickly.

October 16, 2019

LASIK laser eye surgery may be extremely successful, but for the best possible outcome, it is important that you follow any advice given to you by your provider and do what you can to prepare for your surgery and the recovery process. To get you started, we’ve put together a selection of helpful tips and advice for the preparation for and recovery following your LASIK laser eye surgery. 

Jun 18, 2019

Your vision is one of your most important senses. Your vision allows you to be independent. Because being able to see is so essential, annual eye exams with Urban Optics...

Jun 18, 2019

Glaucoma is the number one cause of blindness in the United States. To date, the loss of sight caused by the progression of the disease cannot be reversed, and there...

Jun 14, 2019

Your eyes has a natural lens that lets you focus on images or light. If the lens becomes cloudy, you may have cataracts. Cataracts can cause loss of vision and...