More than 100 million Americans experience allergies every year. That’s a lot of people with runny noses, itchy skin, and scratchy throats. While allergies come in many shapes and symptoms, eye allergies cause itching, burning, and dry eyes. […]
Contact lenses can be a game-changer for people who want clear vision without the inconvenience of glasses. They can provide a natural look and feel that lets you live your life without limitations. In addition, unlike glasses, contact lenses do not obstruct your face and can be less noticeable to others, making them a perfect […]
If you’re one of 16 million Americans experiencing dry eyes, you know how uncomfortable and irritating the symptoms can be. Dry eye and blurry vision often go hand in hand. Treating dry eye disease can help alleviate blurry vision, but sometimes it can point to something more serious. Using modern technology, The Eye Care Team’s […]
Your eye health and vision should be your eye doctor’s primary concern. Fortunately, diagnostic equipment allows the optometrist to check for anything that could affect your vision, including refractive errors like astigmatism. To check for astigmatism, your eye doctor typically uses a measurement tool called a phoropter to determine the shape and severity of the […]
If you’re one of the millions of Americans searching for relief from dry eyes, you may have heard of LipiFlow at your last eye exam. The LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation System, more simply known as LipiFlow, is a non-invasive procedure that can treat dry eyes. While other treatments might only reduce symptoms, LipiFlow addresses the root […]
A regular eye exam schedule can do wonders for your overall eye health. Your optometrist can stay up-to-date with developing visual issues like astigmatism and provide treatment options that can help you manage the condition. Astigmatism is an irregularly shaped cornea or lens that prevents light from focusing properly on the retina. This irregularity causes […]
You’ve experienced dry eyes during the day, but what’s causing them at night? Learn more about dry eye symptoms at night and what you can do to find relief. […]
Your visual health is essential to preserve, and that begins with consistent eye exams with your optometrist. An eye exam can do more than just update your prescription—it can also help in the early detection and treatment of eye diseases such as cataracts. […]
These days, we are surrounded by screens on an almost daily basis or more. If you don’t spend 8 hours a day in front of a screen for your job, you probably use one to relax, play games, or browse social media, potentially causing digital eye strain. Increased blue light exposure from our devices, especially […]
Cataracts are a common eye disease in adults, affecting more than 24.4 million Americans over 40. The main threat cataracts pose is declining vision and loss of independence. In severe cases, cataracts can cause blindness. If caught early through regular eye exams, your doctor can help you manage cataracts through stronger eyeglasses prescriptions. However, if […]
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