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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: What Happens to Your Central Vision
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that primarily affects older adults, leading to a gradual loss of central vision. This condition occurs when the macula, a small area in the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision, deteriorates....
Can Cataracts Be Prevented? Lifestyle Tips for Healthier Eyes
Cataracts are a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide, particularly as they age. Essentially, a cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, leading to blurred vision and, in some cases, significant vision loss. The primary cause...
Early Warning Signs of Glaucoma You Shouldn’t Ignore
Glaucoma is often referred to as a silent thief of sight, and for good reason. This group of eye conditions primarily affects the optic nerve, which is crucial for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. The most common form, primary open-angle...
Scleral Lenses vs Soft Contacts: Which Is Right for Your Cornea?
When it comes to vision correction, scleral lenses and soft contact lenses are two popular options, each with its own unique benefits and drawbacks. Scleral lenses are larger, rigid gas-permeable lenses that vault over the cornea, while soft contacts are made from...
Why You Need an Eye Exam for Diabetic Retinopathy
While annual and routine eye examinations are important for all individuals, they are especially important for anyone who has diabetes. In fact, one of the key measures in managing a patient with diabetes is ensuring that there has been a dilated eye examination...
6 Things To Know About Corneal Topography
The shape of the cornea, and the front of the eye, can impact vision and eye health. In a typical cornea, the surface is round, smooth, and uniform. Things such as astigmatism, keratoconus, and corneal transplant surgery can impact the shape of the cornea. A procedure...
What’s the Difference Between Progressives and Bifocals?
For anyone who needs a different prescription power for distance and reading – which is almost everyone as we age – there are two main options for glasses bifocal lenses or progressive lenses. Bifocal lenses have been around for years, the concept is quite simple, the...
Can a Choroidal Neovascular Membrane Make You Go Blind?
A choroidal neovascular membrane is a severe complication that occurs with several eye diseases. Among the most common conditions to lead to a choroidal neovascular membrane are age-related macular degeneration, Best’s disease, and degenerative myopia. A choroidal...
The Benefits of Multifocal Contact Lenses
Multifocal contact lenses are a special type of contact lens that helps to correct distance, intermediate, and near vision. These types of contact lenses are needed in individuals with presbyopia – or if reading glasses are needed for near vision. Wearing multifocal...
Benefits of Low Vision Training and Devices
Many optometrists offer special low-vision services to patients with severely reduced vision, poor contrast sensitivity, or a restricted visual field. These services can include training on adaptive techniques, using devices to assist with activities, or coordinating...
Things To Know About Infant Eye Exam
Infants are monitored with many doctor’s appointments as they develop. An eye doctor appointment is a vital component of a growing child’s health maintenance. The youngest that most optometrists will see an infant for a routine eye health examination is 6 months old....
Cataract Surgery, Eye Pressure and Glaucoma Treatment
Cataracts and glaucoma are two common, but very different eye conditions. However, in some cases, cataract surgery can have positive impacts on eye pressure and help with the treatment of glaucoma. While lowering eye pressure is rarely a reason to have a cataract...