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Refractive surgery refers to a group of procedures that can be performed in order to correct for refractive error.  That means these surgical options can eliminate the need for visual correction such as glasses or contact lenses. While LASIK is the most common method of refractive surgery, several other options exist.  If you have considered […]

Soft disposable contact lenses may be one of the most popular options available for visual correction, but many options beyond theses lenses exist.  Traditional contact lens options, such as rigid gas permeable lenses, and newer lens technologies, like scleral lenses or hybrid lenses, have provided many people with improved vision and comfort.  These specialty contact […]

At Premier Eye Physicians, we believe an efficient visual system is crucial in allowing a child to reach their full academic potential.  A few weeks ago, we discussed how vision therapy can help children whose visual dysfunction may be affecting their performance in the classroom.  Today we further explore how vision therapy can be a […]

For many children who are nearsighted, the annual visit to the eye doctor means a stronger prescription.  Myopia tends to progress rapidly in adolescence, and many parents wonder if there is a cure, or a way to prevent their children’s eyesight from worsening.  This is where myopia control comes into play. Recent studies have shown […]

Many children are highly visual in their learning processes.  They rely heavily on the communication between their eyes and their brains to help them absorb information and understand the world around them.  Because the learning process relies so much on vision, a poorly functioning visual system can negatively affect academic performance. In fact, even the […]

Myopia, also called nearsightedness, is a very common form of refractive error that affects millions of Americans.  In myopia, distance vision is affected, and objects that are far away can be blurry and difficult to see. This can be troublesome in many instances, for example when children are unable to see the board or teacher […]

An estimated 1 out of every 20 people are affected by color blindness.  While this condition does not reduce vision to only shades of black, white, and gray, it does drastically impair people’s ability to perceive and differentiate between specific shades of colors.  A more accurate description of color blindness is “color vision deficiency.” Those […]

Amblyopia is commonly referred to as a “lazy eye” and is a problem that occurs within the visual system during critical developmental periods.  It results in reduced vision in one eye, which glasses or contact lenses cannot correct. If not addressed during important developmental periods in childhood, amblyopia can lead to significant visual problems, including […]

Millions of people worldwide rely on contact lenses to provide them with clear vision each and every day.  As the number of people experiencing symptoms of dryness increases, contact lens wear in those suffering from dry eye disease has become increasingly important.  Contact lens dryness can result in lenses being less comfortable, or can decrease […]