In case you weren’t aware, January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is referred to as the “sight thief” since it causes vision loss without any warning signs and is incurable once it has taken place. Glaucoma is divided into two types: open-angle and angle-closure. The most prevalent kind, open-angle glaucoma, has the fewest warning… Read More
Winter is all about crisp afternoons and cold nights, layering up for snowy trips or curling up with a cup of hot chocolate in front of the fireplace. To take it all in — the dazzling Christmas lights, tiny snowflakes, and stunning views – your eyes need to be in tip-top health. However, harsh winter… Read More
Most individuals will experience eye twitching at some point in their lives, and it is considered to be completely natural. That being said, if your eyelids twitch on a regular basis, you may be suffering from a lack of rest, high levels of stress, or an excessive consumption of caffeine, to name a few possibilities…. Read More
You might ask yourself “Why are my eyes dry and itchy; is it happening because of the weather or is it something I’m doing wrong?” We’re here to tell you that when it comes to dry eye symptoms it can be due to specific actions in your daily routine- but not to worry, we have… Read More
Have you ever felt like your eyes feel dry and tired after a long day of staring at anelectronic device? You’re not alone. Technology has advanced greatly over the years and nowadays most people are always in contact with some sort of electronic device. Whether it be using their mobile device to search up a… Read More
What is 20/20 vision? Simply put 20/20 vision is how many letters you can see on an eye chart from twenty feet away. Contrary to popular belief this is not perfect vision, it is “normal” or “average” vision. So, what is meant by “normal vision?” A person with 20/20 vision is able to see on… Read More
In order to be a good candidate for LASIK, you need to meet a specific patient criterion to assess whether this procedure is right for you. Although most patient are candidate for Laser Vision Correction and shedding their spectacles and contact lenses, not every patient qualifies to have their vision corrected. Here is a guideline… Read More
LASIK is a fast, safe, and effective procedure toresolve impaired vision due to refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This procedure uses a precise laser to fix issues such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. While athletes and celebrities seem to be more than human to many people, they deal with the same common… Read More
Although there are no long-term studies, ophthalmologists say there is no reason to be concerned that 3-D movies. Generally, you are a good distance from the screen, therefore your eyes are not strained while trying to look at the image or movie. Though, as cool as 3D film technology is, some people don’t get to… Read More
In the past, you had no choice but to wear glasses or contact lenses if you suffered from less than perfect vision. Laser vision correction has advanced significantly over time with a variety of safe, effective, and long-lasting solutions. The three most popular types of laser vision correction procedures are LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. Depending… Read More
