Caring for our ocular health goes beyond visiting our optometrist for routine comprehensive eye exams. It also includes paying attention to any unnecessary irritation and discomfort that we may experience. Persistent discomfort, dryness, and irritation are common symptoms of dry eyes. The key to long-term relief from these symptoms is targeting their underlying cause. In […]
Diabetes can have many effects on your vision. One common eye condition caused by diabetes is diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by high blood sugar, which leads to blockages in the blood vessels in the eyes. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause some serious side effects, including vision loss. Luckily, […]
Do you frequently experience tension headaches or sore, dry, or tired eyes after a long day? This pain can happen for many reasons, especially when working in front of digital screens. However, these symptoms may not be from focusing too hard—though it certainly has an effect. Your eyes need to work together to see clearly, […]
If you turn on the TV, head to the shopping mall, or even walk around the block, you’ll probably find someone who has benefitted from the magic of aesthetic medicine. But what exactly are medical aesthetics? Medical aesthetics are medical procedures that focus on improving a patient’s appearance. Most aesthetic procedures are: Quick Minimally invasive […]
A More Versatile Lens If you’ve had issues with contact lenses in the past, you may think that eyeglasses are the only option for your prescription. Standard lenses can indeed be uncomfortable, unstable, and irritating for individuals who need a more out-of-the-box solution. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer for clear vision. Thankfully, contact lens technology has […]
Do you suffer from headaches that come on in the afternoon? Are your temples sore after spending all day at the computer? If so, you may be suffering from tension headaches. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache and affect roughly 2 out of 3 Americans. If you’re one of the 66% of […]
If you are experiencing refractive errors like astigmatism, farsightedness, or nearsightedness, you may want to consider Orthokeratology (Ortho K). Compared to methods like refractive surgery, Ortho K is an unobtrusive way to correct refractive errors. Ortho K does so through the use of special contact lenses. If you are curious about what treatment options are […]
I do a lot of corneal reshaping with my patients. It’s a very effective way to slow myopia’s progression in kids without asking them to wear glasses or contact lenses during the day. But when I introduce the concept of corneal reshaping to parents, I’m usually met with the same question: “is corneal reshaping safe […]
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