This is an inflammation of the front white part of the eye, known as the episclera, and is fairly common. Read on to learn more about this condition and how it can be treated.
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common condition that our optometrist see and treat daily. This refers to the need for vision correction to be able to see distant objects clearly. The solution is relatively easy, often being a pair of glasses or contact lenses to assist in achieving optimal vision.
Contact lenses are used ubiquitously in our society today. Many patients first begin wearing contact lenses for a specific purpose, such as sports or other extracurricular activities, and this often happens in childhood.
Our optometrist is skilled at a variety of techniques that can improve your vision. One familiar task that our eye doctor might complete is the determination of a prescription for your glasses.
If you are over the age of 40 years, you may have noticed that seeing objects up close is more difficult than previously. The degree of this change depends on your age and on your spectacle prescription, among other factors, so you may notice it more or less than others your age.
However, many people are at least somewhat aware of needing to hold objects further away from them with age, until the arms are simply not long enough, in older family members or other friends. Below is explained why this change occurs, what affects it, and what can be done about it.
Infections can occur all over the body, with the eye being one of many organs that has the potential of being affected. Sometimes, the eye can be attacked by a microbe that causes damage and pain to the individual.
An infection of the cornea, the front surface of the eye, is one of the most painful conditions. Below are listed some of the most common infections that can occur in the cornea.
There are a variety of conditions that can hinder learning during childhood. During this important time in life, optimizing a child’s ability to learn is very important and can pave the way for success in the future. In some cases, a learning-related vision problem (LRVP) is one of the reasons a child may be struggling in school.
There are two main categories of learning-related vision problems: visual efficiency and visual information processing. Visual efficiency refers to one’s ability to see clearly and comfortably.
Visual information processing (VIP) refers to the way the brain processes visual information and uses it to understand the child’s world. This article focuses mainly on the latter and the 4 subtypes of VIP problems. Consult with our optometrist if you think your child may have a deficiency in these skills.
OCT, or ocular coherence tomography, is an increasingly important advanced technology used in eye care to examine both the fronts and backs of the eyes. It can help detect changes in your eyes long before they are noticeable through other means or symptomatic to you and provide more detailed information to our eye doctor. Read on to learn about what OCT exactly does, how it helps maintain your eye health, and how the scan works in your eye examination with us.
The eyes serve an important role in your healthcare beyond allowing you to see: they show changes going on in deeper areas of the body and are often the first place these systemic diseases are noticed. Most vital of all, the eyes are the windows to the brain, and can tell our eye doctor important information about how pathways in your brain are working. One of the main ways they do this is through the pupils, the dark hole in the middle of the colored portion of the eye, the iris. Read on to learn about how the pupils work and what information they can provide about your health.
Many seek contact lens wear for convenience, appearance, or performance in physical activities. While they are extremely useful on all of these fronts, the initial introduction to contact lenses can be overwhelming with how many types of lenses are available and what exactly is necessary in order to take proper care of your eyes when wearing them. This article outlines the types of soft contact lenses that our eye doctors may recommend to you.
Many people struggle with migraines throughout their lives. These are painful headaches with associated symptoms of fatigue and malaise throughout the body, and they often have visual symptoms as well. Read on to learn about migraines and how they affect the eyes.