Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that can cause symptoms like double vision, blurry vision, and halos around lights. Imagine looking through a foggy window. That’s how vision can feel for someone with cataracts. Cataracts typically develop slowly, but early detection through a comprehensive eye exam is ideal. Your eye doctor can incorporate things […]
In our modern, hectic, and productive world, our work makes up a significant portion of our lives. Our busy lifestyles keep us glued to digital screens for extended periods of time. While our ability to focus is wonderful, it can cause discomfort to our eyes. Eye strain lends to fatigue and sore eye muscles that […]
Everyone eventually reaches the age where cataracts become the topic of choice for vision concerns. It makes sense. Cataracts are a common eye condition among older adults and a leading cause of blindness. Cataracts are your eye’s lenses becoming hard and clouding, which naturally happens as we age. Everyone gets some level of cataracts, though […]
Cataracts can be a concern for many people as they get older. When your risk for cataracts increases because of age, you may also start to wonder about the other possible causes of cataracts and how using digital devices may affect your eyes. Fortunately, computer screens are not a recognized cause of cataracts. While computer […]
Myopia or nearsightedness is a visual impairment that has affected over 40% of Americans. It makes it so objects that are far away appear to be blurry and hard to see, whereas objects up close are clear. . Unfortunately, there is no way for myopia to be reversed as it is not an illness or […]
A comprehensive eye exam is more than just about vision; it can also provide information about a person’s overall health. A thorough examination of the lens, retina, and optic nerve can reveal several systemic disorders, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, sometimes before other symptoms appear. The eyes, with their delicate structures such as […]
A majority of learning done by children is done visually. So, it stands to reason that untreated poor vision can lead to difficulties learning in children. Many schools offer some limited testing to help determine whether there are any physical or mental issues preventing a child from learning properly. However, the best way to determine […]
Enhancing Vision with Glasses Humans have been using frames and lenses to correct or enhance vision for centuries. The earliest known spectacles date back to the early 1300s. However, glasses have come a long way, with modern lenses capable of improving a range of vision problems. Only 35% of adults have 20/20 vision without glasses. […]
What Is Too Late to Treat Lazy Eye? It’s never too late to get treated for a lazy eye. There is a common misconception that lazy eyes are only treatable in children; however, this isn’t necessarily true. While lazy eye treatments are effective in children because of their ability to adapt quickly, some treatments can […]
Can an underlying medical condition cause dry eye syndrome? Dry eyes are a common and typically chronic condition many people seek relief from. There are many reasons this condition occurs, but can an underlying medical condition be the cause of your dry eyes? Continue reading to learn more about dry eyes, including if underlying medical […]
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