Mar 20, 2023 | Children’s Eye Care, Eye Conditions & Diseases
While you may be familiar with ‘nearsightedness’ or ‘myopia’ many people are not fully aware of the eye health implications of this condition even though it impacts more than 135 million Americans. The impact of myopia goes well beyond blurry vision.In this blog,...
Sep 19, 2022 | Dry Eye, Eye Conditions & Diseases
Dry, itchy, irritated eyes are not uncommon among people living in the mid-Atlantic region during spring or fall allergy seasons. Airborne allergen levels start to peak around these times of year and people who are allergic start to exhibit symptoms. With public...
Jan 12, 2022 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions & Diseases
Your optometrist has many different diagnostic tools they use during an eye exam. One of these tools is called a retinal scan, but how does this instrument work? What is a retinal scan? Continue reading to learn more about this tool, including what it is, how it...
Jul 29, 2021 | Eye Conditions & Diseases, Pink Eye
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, is an eye infection that causes your eyes to swell, become red, or feel itchy. It’s one of the most common eye problems for people of all ages. You can usually treat pink eye at home, but how do you know when you should visit your eye...
Jul 5, 2021 | Cataracts, Eye Conditions & Diseases
Depending on their severity, cataracts can have a drastic effect on your vision and quality of life. If your symptoms are not severe, you may be able to simply use prescription eyeglasses to clear up your vision. As cataracts develop and become a greater obstacle to...
Jun 22, 2021 | Eye Care, Eye Conditions & Diseases
Glaucoma can cause significant damage to your eyes. You may not even show any symptoms until your vision is affected, so how do you diagnose this disease? A comprehensive eye exam can determine any problems you may have, and several tests may occur throughout your...
