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, […]
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What Is Neurolens?
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, […]
What is Aesthetic Medicine?
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 […]
What Are Scleral Contact Lenses?
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 […]
How to Prevent Tension Headaches
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 […]
How Does Ortho K Work?
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 […]
Corneal Reshaping: Is It Safe for My Child?
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 […]
How to Protect Your Child’s Vision Against Myopia Progression
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