The term glaucoma refers to a series of diseases that irreversibly damage the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss and blindness, if left untreated. One significant risk factor is increased pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world after cataracts. Everyone is at risk for glaucoma, … Read more
As an often neglected aspect of general health and wellness, eye health is essential not only for vision, but also for daily and general activity. Within eye health, lay many misconceptions and unknown factors in regard to eye exams, eye condition, and illnesses associated with the eyes. That being in mind, here are ten common … Read more
If you wear contacts, at some point, you might run into the problem of having your contact stuck in your eye, which is unfortunately an excruciating and all too common occurrence. This can happen when you are wearing a soft contact lens that is adjusted to your vision and your lifestyle. However, if the soft … Read more
You may have heard warning from your parents, or grandparents, about cataracts when you were younger. They may have spoken about how staring into the sun for too long, or not properly shielding your eyes from the elements may cause permanent damage that will lead to cataracts. While there is an element of truth to … Read more
If you are on the verge of having iLASIK, you’re probably excited that the road ahead will be paved with clear vision and the freedom from contacts or glasses. Safe, effective, and blade-free, it’s an advanced type of laser eye surgery that has a lot of advantages to offer its patients. That being said, people … Read more
When it comes to something as precious as your vision, it’s only natural to want the best. This undeniably remains the case when venturing to improve it with surgery. However, quite frankly, not every vision correction technique is made equal. By comparing iLASIK with traditional LASIK surgery, it’s easy to see that one procedure has … Read more
Through the ins and outs of life, your eyeglasses are likely to get dirty. Whether it’s a night out on the town or a day at work, the turmoil and rituals of daily existence bring on clutter that can leave your eyeglasses foggy and dilapidated. Fortunately, there are many methods you can use to bring … Read more
When you were younger, it was probably emphasized that you should wash your hands before dinner. While that advice should be taken well into your adulthood, there are many other scenarios in which you should be washing your hands. In fact, one of the most important times to wash your hands is before you touch … Read more
Although millions of individuals use contact lenses safely everyday, they are not without certain risks, particularly that of an eye infection. The most common cause of eye infections, from contact lenses, is keratitis. Also known as cornea inflammation, Keratitis occurs when the clear tissue on the front of your eye becomes swollen, and can happen … Read more
While dry eye syndrome isn’t dangerous in any way, it is a painful condition that can cause itchiness, reddening, light sensitivity and blurring of vision. Although the symptoms of dry eyes are numerous, they are typically caused by inadequate moisture that builds in the tear glands and the tear ducts, which can lead to inflammation … Read more