Most eye diseases or eye conditions can benefit from prompt diagnosis and treatment. Lazy eye, or amblyopia, is no different. Amblyopia typically develops early in life, and research demonstrates that treatment is usually most effective in childhood. But technically, lazy eye can be treated at any time throughout a person’s life. Many optometrists and the […]
As a parent, you prioritize your family’s health and well-being. You probably already know the importance of regular eye exams for maintaining good health, but have you considered the connection between vision and sports performance? Vision is about more than how well you can see. When it comes to sports performance, the ability to effectively […]
Contact lenses offer versatile vision correction with the freedom to go frame-free in everyday life. With so many different contact lens options available, it might feel overwhelming to determine which type of lenses are best for you—and that’s where your eye care professional comes in. Whether you’re a first-time contact lens wearer or have worn […]
Keratoconus is a condition caused by your cornea protruding into a cone-like shape, while astigmatism is caused by an imperfection in the cornea or lens of your eyes. Both conditions can result in blurry vision. If you’ve recently been struggling with blurry vision, it’s important to get your eyes checked to be sure that you […]
In today’s world of smartphones, computers, television, and tablets, we spend hours every day staring at screens. With that comes the obvious question, is it harmful? Through all this screen time, we constantly expose ourselves to blue light, a type of high-energy visible (HEV) light emitted from electronic devices. Blue light glasses block this blue […]
Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition that affects over 3 million people in the United States. As it progresses, it causes damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to blurred vision or vision loss. The best way to detect it early is to go for regular eye exams. Glaucoma can affect anyone, but those […]
Infants develop their visual skills over time, from learning better hand-eye coordination to detecting color. Every day, they’re strengthening eye muscles and improving eye teaming (both eyes working together). So, it can look a little funny to adult eyes when your child is clumsily missing an object they’re reaching for or falling for a classic […]
Hand-eye coordination is a visual skill you use every day without even knowing it! You use this skill when you write, drive, or play sports. If you have hand-eye coordination-related difficulties, how can you improve this skill? Continue reading to learn more about hand-eye coordination, including what it is and how you can improve it. […]
Our eyes are by far the most important sense organs, and if our other senses, such as taste and smell, fail, it’s our eyes that protect us from danger. Because of this, any condition that jeopardizes eye health can cause alarm. Keratoconus is a less common condition that can have serious consequences on your vision. […]
Contact lenses are a popular choice for many people. They provide an alternative to glasses. And more importantly, correct vision in nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. However, if you have dry eyes, you know that a gritty feeling can make wearing contact lenses somewhat uncomfortable. You may question whether you can still wear contacts with dry […]
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