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What Causes Light Sensitivity and Photophobia?
Needing to squint and getting a headache from a sunny day is normal but certain individuals may be more affected than others. In some cases, individuals may struggle with comfortable vision even on cloudy days due to their heightened sensitivity to light, or...
What are Progressive Lenses?
Progressive lenses (also known as "no line bifocals") are often discussed in optometry offices and among friends. While some individuals love their progressive lenses, others find them difficult to adjust to and do not hesitate to share their experience with others....
Do Blue Blocking Lenses Work?
In recent years, blue light blocking lenses have increased in popularity and have become a trendy fashion item. It is a common tint that is added to the front of spectacle lenses to block out the blue light emitted from computer screens, TVs, and cell phones. Many...
What Problems Can Contact Lenses Cause?
Contact lenses are an excellent alternative to constantly wearing glasses. However, they also require additional care and hygiene to ensure optimal eye health and freedom from complications. When beginning contact lens wear, it is thus vital to follow all instructions...
Getting Started with Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are a wonderful and convenient method to enable clear vision without requiring spectacle lenses to sit on the face. They can be a great help with athletics and other activities along with cosmesis if one simply wants to show a different appearance to...
How Our Eyes Change with Age
The body goes through a variety of changes as we age, and the eyes are no exception. Below is outlined some of the major changes that occur naturally with age in the eyes. Changes to Your Eyelids With age, the eyelid will lose its rigidity due to the degeneration of...
Are Your Eyelashes Turned Inward or Outward?
The eyelids are important for protecting the eyes from damage, debris and dryness. When the eyelids are not positioned properly, this can cause discomfort and harm to the front of the eye. Two main types of eyelid positional issues exist and are classified as...
Albinism and Your Eyes
Albinism is a rare group of genetic disorders that are often characterized by decreased pigment in the skin or eyes. It is caused by a mutation in one’s genes that control production of pigment throughout the body. That amount of pigment in one’s skin determines their...
How Do Tears Work?
One of the most important components of the eye that our optometrist may assess is your tear film. This layer of fluid that is excreted in response to debris, emotions, or cutting onions has a variety of important functions such as keeping the eye lubricated and...
Iritis, Uveitis, and Eye Inflammation
Uveitis is a common ocular condition that involves inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, otherwise known as the uveal tract. The inflammation may be focused in one part of the uvea (at the front, middle, or back of the eye) or all of them at once. This...
Benign and Malignant Eyelid Lumps
Lumps on our eyelids and around our eyes are common, especially as we grow older. These can be hardly noticeable or quite unsightly, and they can be completely innocent or bode important health issues. This article explains the differences between benign and malignant...
What is “Lazy Eye” and Amblyopia?
A “lazy eye”, otherwise known as amblyopia, is a commonly discussed topic among the general public. At times, it is not entirely understood what a lazy eye is referring to or what the causes and symptoms of it are. Below, an introduction to amblyopia is discussed....
Can a Low Vision Exam Help Me?
No one wants to lose their vision, and our eye doctors are always taking care to keep you seeing your best. However, for a variety of reasons, sometimes people can permanently lose much of their vision and nothing can be done to prevent it. People very rarely go...
Do I Need Reading Glasses?
Have you surpassed age 40 and now having more trouble reading up close? You are not the only one. The inevitable need for reading glasses is a common tale that may have been told to you by your parents, grandparents, or coworkers. You may have even observed their...
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that result in gradual and progressive loss of peripheral vision. It is a leading cause of worldwide irreversible vision loss, especially in our older populations. If left untreated, it can progress to take away one’s vision...
What You Need to Know About “Pink Eye”
"Pink eye” is an eye problem that results in a pink, or bloodshot, and uncomfortable eyes. The phrase “pink eye” is commonly used to describe the condition known to eye care providers as conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis occurs when the clear membrane that covers the...
Tips for Treating Dry Eyes
There are many different options for treating the symptoms of dry eye disease. The most common treatment option is lubricating artificial tears. In moderate or severe cases, prescription eye drops or other medications may be necessary. Even with these treatment...
Your Guide for Buying New Glasses
Purchasing your next pair of glasses may seem like an overwhelming task. There are so many factors to consider, from choosing the right frame and lenses, to finding an option that fits your budget. Here at Nittany Eye Associates, we want to make the experience of...
What is Myopia (Nearsightesness) Control?
Nearsightedness is a vision condition that causes objects that are far away to be blurred and difficult to see. This condition, also called myopia, is becoming increasingly common at an alarming rate. More and more kids are developing nearsightedness, and the amount...
Understanding OTC Eye Drops
If you have ever wandered through the eye care aisle of a drug store or pharmacy, you know there are thousands of products that are available without a prescription. Doctors can recommend many of these products to help treat eye conditions like dry eye disease,...