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When it comes to the eye, the word “detachment” can sound quite scary. Immediately your brain may jump to thinking about retinal detachments, which are serious conditions the require immediate care. A posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD, is a different type of detachment we will all likely be told we have at one point or […]

Most of us tend to enjoy a nice glass of wine or a beer with friends every now and again. Sometimes, this becomes overconsumption. When we drink to much, our eyes can start to act a little funny—have you ever wondered why?   How Much Alcohol is Too Much for Your Vision? Drinking is as […]

Make-up and other cosmetics are a fun way to express yourself and change your look easily. However, make-up is made from ingredients that are not natural to the eyes and can have serious consequences if not used and removed properly. This article lists some of the more common complications associated with cosmetics so you can […]

When you visit your eye doctor yearly, one of the main things they are monitoring for is a disease called macular degeneration. You have probably heard of this, and it sounds very scary! What exactly is it, and what can we do for it?   What is the Macula? To understand macular degeneration, it is […]

It’s the time of year for barbeques, pool parties, fishing, boating, and of course lighting fireworks in the evenings! While fireworks are fun to set off and watch on a nice cool summer evening, it is important to use the appropriate safety precautions to prevent serious injury.   Statistics on Firework Safety According to the […]

In today’s ever-changing environment, there are many different recommendations on how to keep your body healthy—get 10,000 steps a day, have at least 60 minutes of exercise 5 days a week, eat healthy, get 8 hours of sleep, etc. But what about keeping your eyes healthy? With life expectancy continuously getting longer and longer, what […]

For many people, contact lenses are a great option for vision correction in comparison to glasses. Many people prefer contacts due to the ability to see all around—including the periphery—without the limitations of a glasses frame. Others prefer contacts due to their enhanced comfort—not having to worry about glasses sliding down their noses, lenses fogging […]

Eye Pressure Did you know that just like blood pressure, eye pressure can be measured within the eye? In fact, eye pressure is a very important part of your eyes’ health! Therefore, eye pressure is checked every time you go in to see your eye doctor.   What Exactly is Eye Pressure? The eye is […]

Blue Light and the Eyes Today, one of the most recent hot-trends in the world of eyecare are blue light filtering glasses—but why? Are these lenses actually helpful? The jury is still out on whether or not these lenses should be recommended to individuals who have high amounts of screen time, but ultimately the choice […]