Since studies show that learning is 80% visual, children with untreated vision problems can really suffer when it comes to school.
Whether it is the sea, the sand, the sun or the softball field, summer brings people outside and this creates exposure to a multitude of potential dangers to the eyes.
Conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is one of the most frequently seen eye diseases, especially in kids.
As time goes on, chances are you probably know someone who has myopia – whether your child, a friend, family member or yourself.
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 “fix” it by buying them a new pair of glasses.
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 in dim lighting.
Our eyes and vision change with age. Your eye doctor can monitor these changes — some of which are a natural part of the aging process — and identify any eye conditions or diseases early enough to treat them and prevent vision loss.
Most people who wear glasses are familiar with the excitement and confidence boost that accompanies wearing new specs for the first time.
Did you know that our glasses (this includes the lenses and the frame) can potentially transfer viruses, such as COVID-19, to our eyes, nose, and mouth?
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 of DES worldwide.