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4 Common Treatment Options for Strabismus
The alignment of our two eyes can vary from person to person. Strabismus refers to a condition in which the eyes are not aligned properly. This can be sorted into several different categories: one eye or alternating between both eyes, turning inwards or outwards,...
How Ortho K Lenses Can Help Your Eyes
An ortho K lens is a specialty contact lens that is worn during the night and alters the front surface of the eye, the cornea, temporarily to correct nearsighted prescriptions. A great analogy for this lens would be braces for your eyes. Although the effects do not...
Herpes Simplex Keratitis and Your Eyes
It may sound odd to discuss herpes virus in the context of the eye, but herpes simplex eye infection is actually extremely common. It is the leading cause of infectious corneal blindness in the developed world and is routinely seen in the offices of eye doctors...
What to Expect at Your Child’s Eye Exam
We love it when parents bring their young children in for their annual eye examinations. It is vitally important to check on kids so that proper visual development can be ensured and they can live to their utmost potential. Sometimes however, our eye doctor will catch...
Signs and Symptoms of a Retinal Detachment
You might be aware that a retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can permanently impact vision. There are many ways that a retinal detachment can occur and our eye doctors are always looking out for any risk factors in your eye examination. Read on to...
Benefits of an Eye Exam
Some people put off regular comprehensive eye examinations unless they have a visual issue or eye discomfort or are told to see an optometrist by one of their doctors. They may do this to save money or because they simply do not feel that they need this care. This...
Can High Blood Pressure Affect Your Eyes?
There are many systemic conditions that can manifest in the eyes and these are looked for in your comprehensive eye examination with us. One of these conditions is actually untreated high blood pressure, or hypertension. This article will explain the changes that...
How Sunglasses & UV Protection Keep Your Eyes Healthy
We all enjoy being outside on a sunny day. However, we might not always remember to protect our eyes from the sun. This is important to do as ultraviolet (UV) rays coming from the sun can do much to age and damage our eyes over the long term. Explained below are some...
Am I Nearsighted or Farsighted?
Many people require spectacles, contact lenses, or refractive surgery for clear vision. Whenever light comes into the eye, it must focus perfectly onto the neurosensory back of the eye, the retina. Refractive error is a mistake in this process, where the eye either...
How Thyroid Disease Can Affect Your Eyes
The thyroid is an organ that lies at the base of your neck and is responsible for producing and sending hormones throughout the body. These hormones are then able to coordinate and regulate bodily functions related to metabolism and energy levels. In some individuals,...
