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 […]
The sun is shining, the snow is melting, and the trees are beginning to blossom. Everyone is enjoying the warm-ish weather after a long brutal winter except for you because you’re preparing yourself for battle – allergy season. Red, itchy, and watery eyes – all common signs of allergies. Those who are familiar with it know […]
Everything You Need to Know About Refraction & Refractive Errors The term refraction refers to the bending of light as it passes through one object to another. Our eyes work by refracting light as it passes through the cornea and the lens. From here, the light is then focused on the retina which converts the light rays […]
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