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The retina is a thin layer of nerve tissue at the back of the eye and is responsible for sending visual signals to the brain. Due to various processes in the eye or trauma, this nerve layer could tear or detach from the back of the eye and cause detrimental vision loss. Luckily, it is […]

The term blepharitis consists of the root words “bleph-”, meaning eyelid, and “-itis”, meaning inflammation. Simply put, this group of eye diseases refers to inflammation of the eyelid margin and is very common in today’s population. It often occurs on both eyelids and can be chronic, meaning that the disease and its symptoms can recur. […]

Your eyes are truly the windows to your health. In addition to checking how your eyes see, function, and treating these as necessary, our optometrist also examines how your eyes relate to the rest of your body. Many conditions will affect multiple parts of the body, and your eyes are sensitive to these changes - […]

These three occupations are often used interchangeably and can be difficult to differentiate. Aside from other similar root words, the different tasks that each individual is responsible for is very different and each provides an important component of your eye health and vision. Opticians The first of the three occupations is the optician. The primary […]

The sun is a blessing to many of those that are hoping to spend their day at the beach or go out for a bike ride. However, it is important to protect yourself against the damaging rays as they can affect your eyes. Below is listed some of the common signs and symptoms of sun […]

A dilemma that some patients may face when beginning contact lens wear is the choice between being fitted with monthly or daily disposable lenses. Our eye doctors may recommend that you wear a specific type of lens due to various factors in the eye, such as availability due to prescription, ocular disease, or hygiene concerns. […]

After a couple days of an annoying, often painful and swollen bump on your eyelid, it is possible that our optometrist will diagnose you with having a stye. In the general population, this term is often misused as an umbrella term for all eyelid bumps but there are different glands and components of the eyelid […]

You may have wondered how your eyes actually allow you to see. There are many parts in the eyes and brain responsible for this, and each one has a unique role. Some are directly used for seeing, some are for support, and others are for protection of the other structures. Read on to learn about […]

The drug store can feel like a maze at times. Finding the right type of artificial tear eye drop can be a daunting task but learning about the differences can help with that process. Not all eye drops are the same and your optometrist may suggest a specific brand and type. In those cases, it […]