October 3, 2024
Do you suffer from blurry or foggy vision? Have you noticed glare or halos around streetlights while driving at night?These can be signs of having cataracts. Although cataracts are usually associated with those who are older, they can start developing as early as your forties or fifties. They also take a long time to mature, meaning you…...
Why Active Lifestyles Love Multifocal Lenses
September 17, 2024
Do you have cataracts? Are you tired of hazy, cloudy vision getting in the way of doing what you love, like running, hiking, or biking in the early morning?If you're ready for cataract surgery, your main priority may be achieving clearer vision without the visual impairments due to cataracts. The vision loss from cataracts can get in…...
Here's Why You May Want to Reconsider Driving at Night if You Have Halos and Cataracts
August 12, 2024
Developing cataracts is one of the inevitable parts of aging. Most people will experience changes to the natural lens of their eyes as they age.Cataracts typically start to develop between the ages of 40 and 50. By the age of 80, more than 50% of people have cataracts or have undergone cataract surgery to remove them and improve their…...
It's Time to Make Your Eyes a Priority if You Haven't Already
July 17, 2024
Do you have clear vision? Have you never needed glasses or contact lenses to see clearly?If you've never needed visual aids, you've probably needed to worry about your eyes and their health. Taking clear vision and good, healthy eyes for granted is easy.However, many serious eye conditions can develop without any signs or…...
Can I Have Eye Allergies and Dry Eyes?
June 5, 2024
Dry, itchy, or watery eyes are no fun, no matter what's causing them. Symptoms of dry eyes or allergies can interrupt a pleasant day outdoors or make it harder to see so you can concentrate on work. Allergies and dry eye syndrome are two different conditions. You can have both simultaneously, with each one increasing each other's…...
Why is Glaucoma Called the Silent Thief of Sight?
May 15, 2024
Did you know that glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide? This eye condition is called the silent thief of sight because it can develop and progress without symptoms.The first hint that something is wrong is vision loss, which is irreversible even if you receive treatment for glaucoma. The best way to prevent vision…...
What Does Recovery Look Like After Cataract Surgery?
April 10, 2024
Millions of people need cataract surgery every year. Age-related cataracts are incredibly prevalent. There's also no medical treatment that can prevent or cure them.If cataracts are causing vision issues that interfere with daily life, the only treatment option is having cataract surgery. You may be alarmed or concerned if you hear…...
7 Questions to Ask Your Eye Doctor to Prepare for Your Next Eye Exam
March 29, 2024
Whether you're seeing an eye doctor for the first time or going in for your annual eye exam, it's essential to be prepared before your next appointment. This appointment is an opportunity for you to talk to your eye doctor about your health, how healthy your eyes are, your vision, and how you can best care for your eyes.Keep…...
Could Glaucoma Treatment Lower Your Intraocular Pressure?
February 13, 2024
Glaucoma affects around 3 million Americans, and it's one of the most common causes of vision loss. The root cause of most cases of glaucoma is excessive pressure in the eye, which damages the optic nerve.Early detection and treatment can reduce intraocular pressure and slow or halt vision loss. Keep reading to learn more about…...
Do You Know How to Navigate These 5 Signs of Cataracts?
January 18, 2024
Do you have cataracts? You may not realize it if you're unaware of the signs of this common eye condition.Cataracts are cloudy spots that develop on your eye's natural lens, affecting your ability to see clearly. Most cataracts are age-related and develop over time.If you have early cataracts, you may not realize it at first, as…...
What Kind of IOL is Best for Astigmatism?
December 8, 2023
Do you use visual aids like glasses and contact lenses to see? Visual aids correct refractive errors like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.Astigmatism is a refractive error that makes your vision blurry at all distances. With IOLs and cataracts, it can feel challenging to understand what kind of IOL is best to treat…...
Got Dry Eyes? It May Be Time for an Eye Exam
November 14, 2023
Are your eyes dry, itchy, or causing you discomfort? You're not alone.Every day, people worldwide visit their eye doctor, hoping to find relief for their dry eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, approximately 20 million people suffer from dry eye syndrome.Dry eye syndrome is a chronic eye condition that can cause…...