Spring has sprung, and with it comes beautiful, warm, sunny days with spring showers that wash the smog from the air. The scent of freshly blooming blossoms on the air can but lovely, but as the days start getting warmer and the world comes alive again, many people begin to associate those blossoming trees and …
You may have seen the words Single PD, Dual PD, binocular PD, or monocular PD on your prescription. Or perhaps you heard your doctor use the words “pupillary distance” and wondered what it meant. PD is short for “pupillary distance, which is defined as the distance between your pupils. Although it is not always included …
Contacts are one of the most versatile medical devices on the market today. Not only can they resolve certain medical diagnoses and treat vision problems, but they can also be used to alter the appearance of the eyes. Here is some information about colored contacts, the types available, and their specific uses. Types of Colored …
This post was most recently updated on March 21st, 2020Our world is becoming more and more technologically based. Many tasks that we used to perform manually, as well as many physical objects, are being replaced with digital counterparts. Therefore, avoiding devices and screens is virtually impossible. However, many parents worry about the short and long …
This post was most recently updated on March 28th, 2020What are Cataracts? For people with normal vision, the lens of the eye is clear. For people with cataracts, however, this lens becomes cloudy. Although unnoticeable at first, this cloudiness leads to poor vision, double vision, blurriness, halos, light sensitivity, and a decrease in vision that …
Light sensitivity, sometimes called photophobia, can be frustrating and painful, and can even interfere with your ability to do daily tasks. There are many different causes of light sensitivity so it is important to work with your doctor to learn what is at the root of this problem. Treatments will vary depending on the patient …
This post was most recently updated on February 29th, 2020With thousands of attractive frames on the market in every imaginable color and shape, it can be a little overwhelming to walk into an optician’s shop and wonder which glasses you should choose. Although everyone should wear whatever makes them feel comfortable and happy regardless of …
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This post was most recently updated on February 29th, 2020Whether this is your first time getting prescription glasses, or you have worn them all your life, there is a lot to learn about the materials of your lenses, the coatings that can be applied, and your prescription. It is good to be informed so that …
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This post was most recently updated on February 17th, 2020If you have recently been diagnosed with astigmatism, you may be curious about what astigmatism is, what causes it, and how your doctor will treat it. The good news is that astigmatism is easily treated, treatment is successful for almost all patients, and some mild cases …
This post was most recently updated on February 25th, 2020 It is not very commonly known that wearing the incorrect prescription can actually damage your eyes over time. Whether the prescription is too weak or too strong, it is important to be aware of the signs that a new pair of glasses is needed. From …
This post was most recently updated on February 17th, 2020FACE A FACE eyeglasses are as far from boring as it is possible to get. With bright and stunning avant-garde colors and patterns and creative new styles and shapes in the frames, there is something to be adored in every design. Located in Paris, these eyeglasses …
This post was most recently updated on February 17th, 2020Myopia control is a term that is used in optometry for any treatment that is prescribed by an eye doctor to control or slow down myopia or nearsightedness. Not only has myopia been a problem for years, but it is also slowly becoming more and more …
With the beginning of 2020, many of us are setting new goals and looking ahead to the future. As we enter the “Year of Optometry”, our staff is looking ahead at how we can help our patients achieve better eye health in 2020. Although many of us take eye health for granted, the consequences for …
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What Types of Conditions Does LASIK Surgery Treat? LASIK surgery is generally used to treat three different conditions. These conditions are myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Myopia, often called nearsightedness, is one of the most commonly seen eye impairments on the planet and one of the biggest reasons for LASIK surgery. The amount of people with …
The eyes are an extremely sensitive and intricate part of the body. It is no surprise, therefore, that they can also be the source of some strange and mysterious symptoms and sensations. Some of these symptoms are completely harmless. Others, however, may be indicative of larger problems in the vision or even the body as …
A green field full of yellow, red, and purple wildflowers, a Christmas tree twinkling with multicolored lights, and a bunch of festive balloons at a child’s birthday party: these are sights that most people take for granted. But for individuals with color blindness, seeing these things for the first time in all of their vibrancy …
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