Fortunately, routine eye exams usually only take 30-45 minutes. However, the time can vary if your optometrist needs to perform additional tests or if you are being fitted for contact lenses. […]
How Long Is an Eye Exam?
Are Carrots Actually Good for Eye Health?
Carrots are good for your eye health—but they’re only one part of a larger picture. They do contain plenty of eye-friendly nutrients, but they’re not a cure-all secret weapon for instantly improving sight. […]
Can Myopia Be Cured or Reversed?
The short answer is no, however, myopia can be corrected by glasses or contact lenses, and treatments are available to manage the progression of myopia in children. Treatment options include specialized multifocal lenses and atropine drops.
In adults, surgery options like LASIK can reduce or eliminate dependence on corrective lenses by reshaping the cornea, though this does not cure myopia. […]
Myopia Control Lenses: Understanding the Benefits & Your Options
Imagine your child struggling to see the board at school or squinting at their homework every night. Myopia, or nearsightedness, can make daily activities a challenge, but there’s good news—myopia control lenses offer a way to slow the progression of this condition and protect your child’s long-term vision. These specialized lenses don’t just improve how […]
5 Reasons Your Baby Is Rubbing Their Eyes
Some common causes of a baby rubbing their eyes include:
Tiredness
Dryness
Allergies
Infections
Myopia
Learning more about eye rubbing can help you make an informed decision about when to schedule an appointment for your child’s eye exam. […]
Myopia vs. Hyperopia vs. Astigmatism: What’s the Difference?
Myopia causes distant objects to appear blurry due to an elongated eye. Hyperopia makes close objects blurry because the eye is too short. Astigmatism distorts vision at all distances due to an irregularly shaped cornea or lens. […]
Glaucoma: Understanding This Sneaky Eye Disease
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and we’re here to shed some light on this stealthy yet potentially vision-threatening condition. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve. Think of the optic nerve as the unsung hero behind the scenes, responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain. Now, here’s the catch […]
10 Lessons I’ve Learned Over 10 Years
Let me start by saying WOW. Did I read that correctly? Has it really been 10 years? I remember bringing my 6-month baby to the clinic so that we could repaint, install counters and a sink, and hoping it would be dried for our first patient the next day. I remember feeling like I had […]
Stress and Your Vision: How They Relate To Each Other
Your eyes are not just windows to your soul; they are intricate, delicate organs, acting as finely tuned cameras, designed to capture the world’s beauty in vibrant detail. These remarkable organs deserve their own superhero theme song, but instead, they often get hit with the blues when stress comes to town. Recognizing the significance of […]
Halloween Contact Lenses: Staying Spooky & Safe
Halloween is just around the corner, and you might be gearing up to put together the most epic costume ever. You’ve got the spooky decorations, the eerie soundtrack, and a killer costume idea. But wait, have you considered adding a unique touch to your look with colored contact lenses? Before you dive into the world […]
