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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Even during the winter months, your eyes may still be at risk for UV damage.  Day-to-day UV exposure can cause serious damage to our skin and our eyes, even if it’s cloudy, overcast, or a cold winter day.  Luckily, there are several simple and effective steps that can be taken to protect your eyes from […]

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! Glaucoma is the term given to a group of eye diseases that result in progressive damage to the optic nerve.  The optic nerve is responsible for collecting visual information from the entire retina and transmitting it to the brain. Optic nerve damage due to glaucoma is irreversible, and can lead […]

We’ve given you an overview of myopia control, and how it works to improve vision. Now we want to focus closer on a common and effective form of myopia control, orthokeratology. This method of myopia control eliminates the need for glasses or contact lenses during the day by using a gas-permeable contact lens overnight. Orthokeratology […]

A visit to your eye doctor can tell you more than just your glasses prescription.  Examination of your eyes can reveal important facts about your overall health. Many common systemic conditions, such as high blood pressure (hypertension) and diabetes, can have significant effects on the health of the eyes that may be identified during a […]