Nov 10, 2021 | Dry Eye, Eye Care, Eye Conditions & Diseases
Many Americans are unaware of a startling fact: right now, there are likely several thousand microscopic mites living on your face. The tiny pests, called demodex, live in the pores of the skin and are most active during the night when they feed on oil produced by...
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...
Apr 6, 2021 | Eye Conditions & Diseases
Have you ever felt a stinging, burning, or scratching sensation in your eyes? Experiencing these symptoms, especially persistently, justifies a visit to your optometrist. Red, painful eyes can seem insignificant, but they’re symptoms of dry eye disease. Dry eye...
Sep 1, 2020 | Eye Conditions & Diseases, The Eye Physical
There’s more to an eye exam than meets the eye. You might be content letting your optometrist take the wheel, but it’s worth knowing what they’re really looking for when they take a look into the depths of your eye. One critical focus for the ideal eye exam is...
