Do you or your child have pink eye? While most cases of this disease produce red and inflamed eyes, treatment depends on whether it’s caused by bacteria or a virus. Find out how symptoms and treatment differ depending on the cause.
Mar 4th, 2020
Do you or your child have pink eye? While most cases of this disease produce red and inflamed eyes, treatment depends on whether it’s caused by bacteria or a virus. Find out how symptoms and treatment differ depending on the cause.
Having something stuck in your eye can be frustrating. It can cause pain, limit vision, and result in long-term damage. Find out what to do to get relief and maintain the health of your affected eye.
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the US. Make note of these common symptoms to protect your eyesight.
Starting at the age of 40, your risk for cataracts increases with every decade. You can help prevent cataracts when you avoid the things that put you at risk for the disease. Keep reading because this blog tells you about all the top risk factors.
Did you ever think there should be more options to help treat your chronic dry eye? There are! You can administer many of them at home, but a number of treatments require a doctor's visit — and even surgery — to provide long-term relief.
Since the invention of modern contact lenses in the 1940s, myths and misconceptions have caused confusion about this option for vision correction. Find out what’s true and what’s not to determine whether contact lenses might be right for you.
You know you need to schedule an eye exam, but maybe you’re not really sure what an eye exam involves. Read on to learn about what your optometrist is looking for when you have an eye exam.
Because there are so many screens around us, cases of computer vision syndrome are on the rise. Learn more about this common issue and find out how to protect your eyes.
While rubbing your eyes may seem like an innocent action, it can have dangerous consequences. Rubbing too hard or too often can lead to problems down the road.
Starting with your first pair of contact lenses, can be a bit disconcerting. Getting the discs into and out of your eyes is a new skill, and caring for your investment takes a little bit of know how. With a few quick tips, though, you’ll be ready to go.
Rubbing at your eyes won't make the dry, itchy sensation go away; dry eye syndrome may be causing significant eye irritation. Here are some treatment options you should consider.
If you've noticed that your vision is increasingly blurred or distorted, or your glasses just aren't strong enough anymore, you could be developing keratoconus. Explore what it is and how it might be affecting you.
For years those who suffered from certain eye conditions or who found it too difficult and uncomfortable to wear contact lenses had no other option but glasses. With scleral lenses, many patients have found a comfortable way to wear contacts.
While the symptoms may be similar, pink eye has different causes, and not every case responds to the same treatment. Find out more about the types of pink eye and how they’re treated.
Don’t treat yourself if you experience a severe eye injury or persistent symptoms suggesting an underlying condition. Pain, light sensitivity, pupil size shifts, shadows, double images, and flashes of light all signal a more serious issue.
Contact lenses can be a solution to vision correction, but they aren’t always suitable for all. There are many conditions of the eye that classify you as hard-to-fit for contact lenses. We explore what they are and how we have the potential solution.
Do your eyes get blurry when you look at your cellphone? Are you constantly straining to see your computer at work? Do you have dry eyes or a sore neck? You may have computer vision syndrome. Keep reading to learn some tips for combating it.
One million Americans are treated for eye infections every year, and you may be surprised to learn that contact lenses are the most common culprit. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to prevent these common eye infections.
Sunglasses aren’t just for summer. The ultraviolet components of sunlight are a risk year-round, poised to damage your eyes as well as your skin. The right shades can keep your eyes healthy and your vision intact.
Comprehensive eye exams aren’t just about your vision. These tests, performed by optometrist Dr. Jacob West, can reveal important clues about other diseases and conditions in your body. Regular eye exams are part of your overall health monitoring.