Category: Eye Health

Glaucoma is often called “the silent thief of sight” because symptoms don’t appear straight away.  Instead, they develop slowly over many years.  By the time you realize there’s a change in your eyesight, the eye condition has already caused permanent damage.  You can have glaucoma for years and not even know it. This is one… Read More

Having a routine eye exam is important to keep your children’s eyes healthy.  Healthy vision is important for your child’s overall development and learning ability. When your child gets regular eye examinations, vision problems can be detected and treated early before compromising long-term vision and eye health. Keep reading to learn six reasons why children’s… Read More

Are you looking for an alternative to glasses? The switch to contact lenses can be worth it. With contacts, you’ll enjoy better peripheral or side vision and a wider field of view than glasses. This can be helpful when playing sports, exercising, and driving. Contact lenses can also allow you to be comfortable being more… Read More

As you grow older, the lens inside your eye becomes harder and less flexible.  As a result, it has difficulty adjusting and can no longer focus on up-close objects. This common condition is known as presbyopia. For most people, presbyopia begins to occur between the ages of 40 – 45. Presbyopia progresses with time, and… Read More

Dry eye is a common eye condition that occurs when your eyes don’t make adequate tears or when the tears produced are of poor quality. Dry eyes can significantly affect your day-to-day life.  Fortunately, there are many treatment options that can alleviate your symptoms, including at-home remedies. Keep reading to learn more about dry eye… Read More

Taking care of your eyes should be a top priority, and a flexible spending account or FSA makes it easier to do so. Your FSA can pay for qualified eye care expenses.  Keep reading to learn more about how to use your FSA to cover your eye care costs!  What Is an FSA? An FSA… Read More

Seeing flashes or floaters for the first time can be alarming. Although sometimes harmless, new onset of flashes or floaters may be warning signs of a serious eye condition.  If you notice an influx of floaters or new flashes, it’s best to visit your eye doctor immediately to ensure your vision is not at risk…. Read More

When shopping for new glasses, there are many things to consider before settling on a pair. You should evaluate a variety of factors such as comfort, cost, durability, the many lens options, and so much more.  That will ensure you have functional glasses that feel and look great. However, with so many options, how can… Read More

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the weather outside. The beautiful spring weather comes with plenty of sunshine, but it’s also the start of allergy season. Whether or not you have a pre-existing eye condition, it’s always a good idea to take extra care of your eyes during springtime. Keep reading to learn nine… Read More

Do objects appear hazy and out of focus? Are you struggling to see things both near and far? Cataracts can cause blurry vision, but there are also many other things that can make your vision out of focus. Keep reading to see if your blurry vision could be a sign of cataracts! Cataracts Cataracts are… Read More