Why Bother With Myopia Control?
Myopia control is a hot topic these days — and for good reason. More and more parents are providing their nearsighted children with myopia control treatments in hopes of …
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How Much Time Should My Child Spend Outdoors?
The benefits of outdoor play are well known. It allows children to exercise, socialize, develop skills like problem-solving and risk-taking and lets them soak up some Vitamin D. A …
What’s the Link Between Dry Eye and Menopause?
Around 61% of perimenopausal and menopausal women are affected by dry eye syndrome. During menopause, the body produces less estrogen, progesterone, and androgen, causing a variety of uncomfortable symptoms …
5 Facts About Myopia You Probably Didn’t Know
As time goes on, chances are you probably know someone who has myopia – whether your child, a friend, family member or yourself. But how much do you really …
4 Common Myopia Myths Debunked
Myopia (nearsightedness) occurs when the eye elongates and rays of light entering the eye are focused in front of the light-sensitive retina rather than directly on it. It’s by …
3 Reasons Women Are More Likely Than Men To Develop Dry Eye
Did you know that women are more likely than men to experience symptoms of dry eye syndrome (DES)? In fact, women represent about 6 out of 10 diagnosed cases …
Tips For Wearing Scleral Lenses
Scleral lenses are ideal for patients with corneal irregularities, dry eyes, and hard-to-fit eyes. Their uniquely large circumference offers the best in visual comfort and clarity. But wearing and …
Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?
Many parents who come into our practices consider their children’s myopia as a simple vision problem that needs correction. Each time the child needs a higher prescription, they just …
Long-Term Computer Use Causes Dry Eye & Eye Strain
Nearly 60% of Americans use some kind of digital device — a phone, computer, tablet, TV — for at least 5 hours a day. All that screen time can …
What You Should Know About Night Blindness
If you don’t see well while driving at night, there’s a chance you have night blindness. Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is the inability to see well at night or …