Category: Eye Care

Those tiny dark specks darting across your line of vision often come with age, but they could also signal a serious eye condition. If you’ve ever noticed tiny dark spots, strings, or cobwebs darting across your line of vision, you’re experiencing what is known as eye “floaters.” They move as you move your eyes, but… Read More

Glaucoma patients interested in alternative remedies should be wary of dubious medical claims. Glaucoma, a common cause of irreversible blindness, doesn’t have a known cause. However, it’s believed to be associated with increased eye pressure that gradually damages the optic nerve, which is made up of retinal ganglion cells and glial cells. Fortunately, there are… Read More

Millions of Americans need some kind of vision correction. Are glasses the right option for you? While issues with your vision may get in the way of work or your favorite recreational activities, you’re not alone. According to research from Reuters, half of all Americans have some kind of issue with their eyesight. From problems… Read More

Clear Lens Exchange can help patients who aren’t candidates for LASIK or PRK improve their vision and live fuller, richer lives. If you’re struggling with your vision, finding the right treatment for your needs and lifestyle is important. Between glasses, contact lenses, and corrective procedures, you and your eye care specialist have plenty of options… Read More

Cooler weather and drier indoor conditions call for special care to protect your eyes this winter. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 3.2 million women and 1.7 million men over the age of 50 are affected by dry eye syndrome. While this condition can get worse as you age, patients who don’t protect their… Read More

Eye checkups and blood sugar maintenance can help patients avoid long-term issues. Whether you’ve been living with diabetes for decades or you’re learning how a new diagnosis will affect your daily life, a combination of managing your blood sugar levels and keeping your ophthalmology appointments could make all the difference in preventing diabetes-related vision damage… Read More

Regular eye exams and timely treatment are the keys to controlling diabetic retinopathy and preventing vision loss. Diabetes affects approximately 30 million Americans, 80-85% of whom will develop some degree of diabetic retinopathy in their lifetimes. Retinopathy is damage to the blood vessels of the retina — the light-sensitive, nerve-rich tissue at the back of… Read More

Wearing your contact lenses for longer may seem like a good way to budget money or time, but it can have a serious impact on your health. For millions of Americans, contact lenses are an easy way to improve vision without the hassle of bulky glasses. While contact lenses offer wearers a range of benefits… Read More

Eye doctors and the CDC agree — don’t fall asleep in your contact lenses, even for naps (if you can help it). If you are one of the 45 million Americans who wear contact lenses, it’s likely that you’ve fallen asleep in them at some point. Whether for a short afternoon nap or a full… Read More

We don’t have evidence that blue light causes blindness, but it’s a good idea to take precautions. A recently-released study from the University of Toledo states that exposure to blue light may accelerate blindness. Naturally, this has led to some amount of panic among people who use computers and smartphones, who are now wondering if… Read More