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  • Myopia (Nearsightedness)
    Category: Vision Problems

    Myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, is a refractive error of the eye, meaning that the shape of the eye or its cornea improperly bends light as it enters the eye. This hinders your ability to focus. Myopia is the most common refractive error of the eyes, and is caused by several factors including

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  • Ocular Migraine
    Category: Vision Problems

    The name conjures up pain, but ocular migraines are less about headaches and more about a vision problem. Ocular migraines are temporary visual disturbances that can last up to 30 minutes. This condition can affect one eye or both eyes simultaneously. An ocular migraine does not typically cause pain

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  • How to Make Your Child's First Visit to the Optometrist a Success
    Category: Newsletters

    Worried that your child may be uncooperative during his or her first visit to the optometrist? These tips will help make the visit a positive experience.

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  • Makeup Tips for Sensitive Eyes
    Category: Newsletters, Tips for Healthy Eyes

    Do your cosmetics make your eyes water and burn? Try these makeup tips for sensitive eyes.

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  • Does Outside Playtime Improve Children's Eyesight?
    Category: Newsletters

    Have you ever wondered why some people become nearsighted? Lack of time in the sun may be to blame.

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  • Proper Contact Lens Care Keeps Your Lenses Comfortable and Clean
    Category: Newsletters

    Do you follow care recommendations for your contact lenses? If not, you may putting your vision at risk.

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  • What Happens When You Don't Wear Sunglasses?
    Category: Newsletters

    Have you lost your sunglasses again? Failing to wear the glasses consistently may lead to several eye conditions.

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  • Curbing Macular Degeneration
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Macular degeneration represents one of the most significant causes of vision loss in older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1.8 million people currently suffer from macular degeneration, with an additional 7.3 million people at risk of developing this

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  • Premature Babies and Vision Problems
    Category: Newsletters

    Prematurity can cause a range of vision problems. Fortunately, optometrists offer a range of treatments and devices that can improve your child's ability to see.

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  • What Do Your Eyes Say About Your Health?
    Category: Newsletters, Medical Perspectives

    Subtle changes in your eyes may be the first signs of a health problem.

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  • How to Clean Your Eyeglasses
    Category: Newsletters, Glasses & Frames

    Do you know how to clean your eyeglasses correctly? Take a look a few tips that will keep your specs cleaner.

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  • All About Amblyopia
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a visual disorder caused by abnormal vision development, often occurring during infancy. Patients with amblyopia have reduced vision in one eye, because it is not working properly in conjunction with the brain. With early detection and proper treatment, loss of

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  • All About Glaucoma
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Glaucoma is a serious disorder that can damage the optic nerves of your eyes if left untreated. The optic nerve carries images from your eyes to your brain. If the nerve is damaged, full or partial vision loss can occur. In some cases, people develop glaucoma because the pressure in their eyes begins

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  • Binocular Vision: Disorders and Treatment
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    For many, the term binocular vision conjures images of super powers or the rare ability to spot objects far away, but having binocular vision simply means having two eyes with which to see. Binocular vision does lend creatures with two eyes advantages over those with only one, such as enhanced vision,

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  • Diabetic Retinopathy: What Is It?
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Diabetic retinopathy refers to several eye problems that are characterized by damage to the light-sensitive retina, caused by excessive blood sugar levels. Almost half of Americans with diabetes suffer from some level of diabetic retinopathy. When glucose levels in the blood are not properly controlled,

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  • Glaucoma Care: What You Need to Know
    Category: Newsletters, Conditions That Affect Vision

    Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, reports the Glaucoma Research Foundation. This common eye condition typically affects older adults, although infants and young adults are also at risk. Fortunately, however, cutting-edge research is improving diagnosis and treatment of this

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