Learn how a sinus infection can cause eye pressure, swelling, and dry eyes, and find out when you should visit an optometrist for eye pain relief. […]
Can A Sinus Infection Affect Your Eyes?
Why Your Sunglasses Should Come From Your Optometrist
Discover why choosing sunglasses from your optometrist is better for your eye health, providing superior UV protection, polarized lenses, and custom-fitted frames. […]
Kids’ Glasses vs. Contact Lenses: When Is the Right Age to Switch?
Wondering when your child is ready for contact lenses? Discover the key signs of maturity, responsibility, and lifestyle factors to consider when switching from glasses. […]
What Causes Myopia to Worsen?
Maybe you notice that your child often squints at the television, or maybe you find that they often complain about not being able to see the board at school clearly. You take them in for an eye exam, and you learn that they have myopia, and now you’re wondering what might make the condition worse […]
Laser Eye Surgery Co-Management & Why It Matters
Between choosing a surgeon, understanding the procedure, and managing recovery, laser eye surgery might seem overwhelming. You might be wondering what’s involved and who’s there to guide you through the steps. Laser eye surgery co-management is a partnership between your local optometrist and the laser surgeon. Your optometrist handles pre-surgery preparation and all post-surgery care, […]
What Is Meibomian Gland Expression?
You might have heard your eye doctor mention this treatment during your dry eye exam. The name sounds clinical, but the procedure itself is straightforward. Your eyelids contain tiny oil-producing glands that can get blocked, causing uncomfortable dry eye symptoms that make your day miserable. Meibomian gland expression is performed after advanced RF and IPL […]
Understanding Eye Alignment: How Eye Muscles Affect Vision
You might not think about it, but your eyes are constantly working together like a perfectly choreographed dance team. Every time you look at something, six tiny muscles around each eye coordinate their movements When these muscles don’t work together properly, you can experience double vision, eye strain, headaches, and difficulty with everyday tasks like […]
How Should Glasses Fit Your Face?
Ill-fitting glasses can cause you to push them up your nose dozens of times each day or make your temples ache after wearing them for just a few hours. These experiences are undeniably frustrating, but you don’t have to live with the discomfort. Your optometrist can help your glasses sit exactly where they’re meant to […]
Can Keratoconus Cause Blindness?
If you’ve been diagnosed with keratoconus or suspect you might have it, you might feel worried about your vision. The cone-shaped bulge that keratoconus causes on your cornea can make everyday tasks like reading or driving feel increasingly difficult. Keratoconus rarely causes complete blindness, but it can lead to significant vision problems if left untreated. […]
What Are Prism Glasses & How Do They Work?
Prism glasses are lenses designed to redirect light to help your eyes work together properly, reducing double vision and eye strain by realigning images before they reach your retina. […]
