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The pupillary distance, or PD, is a measurement of the distance between the center of one pupil to the center of the other pupil. This measurement is commonly used when fitting eyeglasses to ensure that the glasses align with the eyes. In addition to maintaining alignment, the pupillary distance is used to reduce any unwanted […]

As the use of digital devices such as phones, tablets, and computers increases – the concern for how this may impact children also is raised. Children are both more susceptible to changes from prolonged screen time and are more likely to use these devices both now and in the future. Understanding the appropriate ways to […]

As the winter months approach and the temperature drops, preparations are being made to adjust for the changes that this weather will bring. Among those changes are changes to the eyes and vision. With cold temperatures, certain conditions such as dry eye syndrome and allergic conjunctivitis are worsened. If there is snow with the cold, […]

When discussing age-related macular degeneration, it is common to hear the two categories of dry age-related macular degeneration and wet age-related macular degeneration. Both of these conditions arise from the same breakdown and aging changes and it is possible for a dry age-related macular degeneration to convert into a wet age-related macular degeneration. While similar, […]

A common treatment for mild dry eye syndrome is to use warm compresses on the eyes. These warm compresses help to soften the oil in the oil glands of the eyelids and promote healthier tears. With better oil in the tears, the tears are less likely to evaporate and create dry eye sensations.   Oil […]

Pigment dispersion syndrome is an uncommon condition that involves pigment coming off of the iris in the eye and being deposited on other parts of the eye. This condition requires an eye doctor to examine the overall eye health before being diagnosed. Complications from this condition can include blurred vision and secondary glaucoma. Pigment in […]

Monovision is a term for when only one eye is seeing at a time. This can occur if one eye is damaged or removed, but more commonly, this is an intentional change made to allow clear vision at multiple distances. Ways to achieve monovision include using contact lenses, LASIK, or through cataract surgery. There are […]

A pinguecula is a small bump on the white of the eye. These growths usually occur on either side of the colored part of the eye, at roughly the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. A pinguecula is a common finding and does not usually pose any risk or concern. However, there are a few cases […]

If the white of your eye has a section of redness with a bloodlike appearance without any pain, it may be a subconjunctival hemorrhage. This is similar to a bruise on your skin but is located on your eye, rather than beneath the skin. While this can look quite frightening, a subconjunctival hemorrhage is typically […]