This summer seems to have breezed right on by. Fortunately for us, the weather in our neck of the woods isn’t dramatically cold and gloomy. Still, because the temperature does decrease slightly and we may see a few more clouds, it may be easy to forget the immense value of wearing sunglasses every day. Sunglasses…
Cataracts cause the most vision loss of any eye disease. This condition does so by affecting the natural lens of the eye. The lens is the front part of the eye through which light passes before any other structure. Cataracts are tiny particles of protein that have clumped together. The more particles that accumulate, the…
With much of the focus of eye health placed on vision, it is easy to overlook potential risks for serious eye conditions like glaucoma. Unless you are aware of a family history or unique risk for this potentially blinding eye disease, you may not realize you could benefit from tests that revolve around the signs…
Eye health isn’t something we think much about. Most of our life, our eyes will provide us with the sense of sight we expect. However long we’ve relied on our eyesight, it is important to recognize that this is a sense that can diminish. Many people have some degree of expectation that their eyes will…
General health conditions like diabetes are typically a matter for our primary care physician. This doctor monitors aspects of disease to prevent secondary problems from occurring. In the case of diabetes, there is a direct connection between general health and eye health. In particular, diabetes is a contributing cause for retinopathy, blurry vision, cataracts, and…
LASIK eye surgery was initially approved by the FDA in 1999. Since that time, more than 10 million Americans have undergone this procedure. From the very beginning, LASIK offered unique benefits. From being an advanced and convenient procedure to achieving highly-satisfactory results, LASIK gives us a lot to appreciate. Here, we discuss what LASIK is…
Eye strain is far more prevalent today than it ever has been in the past. We don’t have to look very far to realize that our heavy reliance on digital devices may have a little something to do with this. Many people are aware that they can strain their eyes by sitting in front of…
Many adults feel concerned about the appearance of their eyes and how aging has affected this part of the face. The eyes are one of the pivotal areas that express how we feel. The signs of aging don’t just make the eyes look older, they can create an unfriendly, angry, or sad appearance where it…
Tears aren’t just something you see when you cry. You may not give much thought to your eyes overall, but we assume that most people know there is a tear film that is always present, keeping the surface of the eye lubricated and functional. Chances are you’ve experienced dry eyes at least once in your…
Glaucoma is a grouping of eye diseases that warrants deep and consistent discussion. Because millions of people are currently affected by glaucoma and millions more are predicted to develop this disease at some point, we cannot do too much to increase awareness. Experts have estimated that the number of people with glaucoma will reach a…
