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Parents naturally want to ensure that their children are healthy and not suffering from any undiagnosed problems. With that in mind many wonder, if and when they should take their child for an eye exam. Eye Exams for Infants and Toddlers Most eye doctors will examine a child after the child is six-months old. At […]

As more and more people work with computers, tablets, and other digital screens, the prevalence of digital eye strain is increasing. This is a condition caused by extended use of a digital device that has specific signs, symptoms, and effects on vision.   How Do Our Eyes Respond to Digital Screen Time? When our eyes […]

Having a stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, can affect many body functions such as muscles in extremities, sensation of touch, and speech. However, a stroke can also affect the eyes and your vision.   What is a Stroke? A stroke occurs when the blood vessels in the brain are blocked or damaged. These […]

So you’re having a baby—congratulations! This new and exciting time can also be a bit intimidating. As you likely know, pregnancy causes all sorts of bodily changes besides just the size of your stomach—believe it or not, this includes the eyes too! During pregnancy, expecting mothers can experience water retention, hormonal changes, vascular changes, endocrine […]

Diabetes is one of the most rapidly expanding diseases in the United States. In fact, as of 2022 over 11% of the United States’ population has been diagnosed with some form of diabetes. Many individuals understand that diabetes is a disease that results in poor blood sugar control within the body, resulting in sugar highs […]

When most people hear the word “eye infection”, most think of pink eye. However, there is another type of eye infection that occurs beneath the surface of the eye called uveitis.   What is Uveitis? Uveitis is an inflammatory infection causing red eyes, blurry vision, light sensitivity, and pain on eye movement. But what exactly […]

In most parts of the US, it is currently quite cold and dry. This means many of us are running our heaters and staying indoors as much as possible. During this time of year, we also all tend to notice our bodies just feel dry–we need to apply hand lotion more frequently, chapstick, and of […]

When it comes to the eyes, there is much more to understanding them besides just having clear vision. As we know, we have two eyes. This means in order to have clear vision both eyes need to be equally and accurately tuned, while working together, to create images. Thus, we have what is called the […]

January is Glaucoma month. That being said, we thought we’d talk about the specialized testing that goes along with glaucoma. In other words, how do we detect glaucoma? Research is ever changing this field, becoming more accurate and precise every year. Today, there are three major tests used to detect and monitor glaucoma—eye pressure measurement, […]