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Can You Get Secondary Cataracts?
After cataract surgery, vision is typically better than it has been in years and the clarity is remarkably noticeable. However, for some people, after a few months their vision begins to get cloudy again like it was before the cataract surgery. This is caused by a...
How Neurofibromatosis Can Affect Your Eyes
Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that has two variations. Both Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Neurofibromatosis Type 2 can affect the eyes in many ways. What Causes Neurofibromatosis? The underlying cause of neurofibromatosis type 1 and neurofibromatosis...
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)?
A fairly rare genetic eye condition, retinitis pigmentosa is not a household name, but it has large impacts on families it affects. What Causes Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic disease that is passed down to males on the x chromosome from...
What Lens Coatings or Add-ons Should I Get on my Glasses?
When purchasing new glasses, there are many options for additional coatings or other add-ons to upgrade the glasses. Determining which of these additional features will be needed can be difficult. Basic Lens Types The easiest way to understand the value and...
Antibiotics for Treating Eye Infections
Many times, an eye infection is a result of bacteria growing on or around the eyes. In many of these cases, an antibiotic medication can be prescribed to treat the infection. Types of Bacterial Infections Bacterial infections can take on many forms in the eyes....
How Does Sarcoid Affects the Eyes?
Sarcoid, or sarcoidosis, is a relatively common autoimmune condition and has many affects on the eyes and the eyelids. What is Sarcoidosis? Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune condition, meaning that the damage caused by the disease is related to the body’s immune...
The Scary Truth About Halloween and Colored Contact Lenses
Every October, people everywhere dress in costumes that are continually more intricate and detailed for Halloween. A growing part of these costumes has been with decorative contact lenses. Types of Contact Lenses When someone mentions contact lenses, it is...
Cancer and the Eye: What You Need to Know
What Classifies as Cancer? The term cancer is frequently heard and is synonymous with a poor prognosis and likely chemotherapy or radiation therapy. While these forms of cancer are the most obvious, such as breast cancer or lung cancer, other cancers can occur...
Different Types of Eye Injuries and Emergencies
Types of Eye Injuries Any event that damages the eye or the area around the eye can have a lasting impact on vision and appearance. Traumatic eye injuries include corneal abrasions, penetrating injuries, retinal detachments, and orbital fractures. In all types of...
What are the Differences Between Bell’s Palsy vs Stroke?
A drooping face, especially on only one side, is a common sign of both Bell’s Palsy and a stroke, or cerebrovascular accident. These conditions are similar but caused by different things and treated in using different methods. Role of the Optometrist An...
Are Shooting Glasses Actually Helpful?
Shooting sports such as trap shooting, handgun, or rifle shooting, and even archery, are continually gaining popularity. As these sports grow, the competitors are constantly trying to find a way to improve their skills. One common technique used to try to gain an...
What are Options for Myopia Management?
Myopia is also known as nearsightedness. Myopia causes the need for glasses or contacts to be worn to see clearly in the distance. How Does Myopia Progress? A major concern for myopia is the fact that in children, myopia typically progresses each year. In...
What is Pigment Dispersion Syndrome?
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome is a genetic condition which is usually found in Caucasian men between the ages of 20 and 50. This syndrome is usually asymptomatic but can have severe complications. Signs of Pigment Dispersion Syndrome While there are often very...
What are Cataracts?
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in the U.S. There are also many misconceptions and confusion around what exactly cataracts are. Anatomy of Cataracts In the eye, there is a lens that is responsible for helping to focus light on...
Can Contact Lenses Correct Astigmatism?
What is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a very common condition that reduces the eye’s ability to create a focused image. This results in seeing blur at distance and up close. Being nearsighted or farsighted does not mean that you have astigmatism, but many people who are...
Can You Get a Skin Tag on Your Eyelid?
Papn tags are a common nuisance on skin in various parts of the body. The eyelid is especially prone to developing skin tags. What is a Skin Tag? A skin tag, sometimes called a squamous papilloma, is a non-cancerous growth of skin cells. These cells form an...
What is Causing my Eye to Twitch?
Many people complain of a twitching eye or an eye twitch. This is a common problem and while it rarely causes further health issues it does present an annoyance. What Exactly is an Eye Twitch? An eye twitch is also known as myokymia or blepharospasm depending on what...
What You Should Know About a Tear Duct Blockage
What is a Tear Duct Blockage or Obstruction? A tear duct blockage (otherwise known as a nasolacrimal duct obstruction) is a common condition that causes excessive tearing and watering in one eye. The tearing typically runs down the cheek because the lacrimal drainage...
How does Down Syndrome Affect Vision and the Eyes?
Down Syndrome is the most common genetic anomaly and will be present at birth. Down Syndrome is a complex condition and has several associated eye conditions. Eye Conditions Associated with Down Syndrome There are many conditions that affect the eyes or vision...
Can Viruses Infect Your Eyes?
There are many viruses that can infect they eyes. Most viruses only infect the outer portions of the eye including the cornea, conjunctiva, and the eyelids. Types of Viruses that can Infect Eyes While many viruses can potentially infect the eyes, only a few are...