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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...
What is the Best Lens Material for Glasses?
Although the term glasses implies that the lenses inside are made of glass, it is very uncommon today to find lenses made from glass of any form. Instead, a variety of plastics are utilized for prescription lenses due to being more light-weight, less fragile, and...
How Does Diabetes Affect the Eyes?
Diabetes is a huge and rapidly growing public health issue, being quite common and causing many impacts on the body. It is especially a problem if it impacts the eyes. Some patients with diabetes might not be fully aware of how important managing their blood sugar...
How a Concussion Can Affect Your Eyes
Concussion is a growing topic of concern these days as more people become worried about its public health implications in sports. With repeated concussions, the likelihood of having permanent symptoms increases. While concussion has acute ocular signs and symptoms, it...
Your Options for Treating Anisometropia and Aniseikonia
Vision correction of one of our specialities at the clinic. Whether it is glasses or contact lenses, our job is to provide you with the best vision possible. In some cases, a patient may have very different prescriptions in each eye, causing an imbalance between the...
How is Glaucoma Treated?
Glaucoma is a group of conditions that cause damage to the nerves at the back of the eye responsible for vision. It often starts with loss of peripheral vision that extends into central vision in extreme cases. A variety of risk factors are associated with glaucoma,...
3 Eye Emergencies You Should Know About
There are many things that can go emergently wrong with the eyes, and these can signal either vision or life threatening conditions. Our eye doctors are always available to see you and deal with your eye problems. Though there are many possibilities, this article will...
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...