Astigmatism is a common condition typically treated with glasses or contact lenses. However, astigmatism can progress with time and affect your vision. If you have astigmatism, what causes this condition to worsen? Continue reading to learn more about astigmatism, including how this condition can become worse over time. What Is Astigmatism? Astigmatism is a condition […]
Blurry vision can seem insignificant, but it’s a symptom linked to several different eye conditions. It may be digital eye strain, or it could be a more pressing vision issue. If you’re experiencing blurry vision, what are some of the possible causes? Continue reading to learn more about some of the 7 causes of blurry […]
Put an Eye Exam on the To-Do List We all lead busy lives. Between family, friends, career, and personal goals, the more mundane tasks can pile up. With everything you have going on, do you really need to factor in regular eye exams? The short answer? Yes. If you’ve been skipping your eye exams, this […]
Explaining Astigmatism You’ve probably heard the term astigmatism or know someone with this common vision problem, but you may not know the details of this condition or how it’s diagnosed. Astigmatism can result from an irregularly shaped cornea, or the lens inside the eye having a misshaped curve. These conditions change the way light reaches […]
Many people believe blue light can cause eye strain and other health concerns, such as age-related macular degeneration. With blue light being so present, should you be concerned about blue light exposure? While blue light can affect you, it may not be in the ways you assume. Continue reading to learn more about blue light, […]
If you’re nearing 40 it may be time to start thinking about Cataracts, as the most common cause of cataracts is the natural aging of the eye. Cataracts are a type of eye disease that affects the vision and they tend to get worse over time. Due to old age, you will develop some amount of cataracts during your […]
Dry eyes can feel like a normal part of life but the burning sensation associated with them is a symptom of dry eye disease, a common condition affecting more than 16 million Americans. If you suffer from dry eye symptoms, how do you know when you should be making an appointment with your eye doctor? Before you rush […]
What is a Cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. It is one of the most common causes of vision loss in the world in people over 40. All together, cataract accounts for more cases of blindness than glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy combined. Types of Cataracts There are 3 different types […]
Have you ever been hit hard in the head and experienced the sensation of “seeing stars”? Have you ever looked at the sun, or rather a very bright light, then saw dark specs moving within your field of vision? These sensations are much like the ones you would receive if you had flashes and/or floaters. […]
Eye alignment problems can vary from crossed eyes, misaligned eyes, or wall eyes. In order to fully understand what eye alignment problems are, we need to begin by properly defining the term. With that being said, different terms are used for different conditions. For example, crossed eyes is commonly referred to as strabismus, while a lazy […]
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