Are you wondering if you may need to have cataract surgery? Cataracts occur when the natural lens of the eye becomes cloudy, making it harder to see and perform everyday activities like reading, cooking, and driving.  Over time, having cataracts makes your vision blurry and worsens it. The only way to effectively treat cataracts is… Read More

Even if your child seems like they can see well, eye exams are still necessary. As children get older, their eyes are also developing and growing. But when does your child need their first eye exam? Eye doctors agree that for the best vision health, infants should start by receiving a vision screening. Regular eye… Read More

Have you recently been told that you’ll need a corneal transplant? You may have questions, including what to expect and why you need one. The cornea is the clear, front part of the eye that helps the eye bend light and focus. It also protects the inner eye from UV light and irritants like dust…. Read More

Eye doctors regularly apply eye drops to dilate patients’ pupils. Using these special kinds of eye drops allows your eye doctor to see the interior of the eyes. There are many reasons to have your pupils dilated. Keep reading for some insights into what to expect when you have your eyes dilated and why you… Read More

Are you a diabetic? Having diabetes can affect you in many ways, but you may not realize that having high blood sugar levels can even affect your eyes! Diabetes happens when your blood sugar or blood glucose levels are higher than necessary. People who have diabetes have a higher likelihood of developing several types of… Read More

The cornea is a critical part of the eye that helps you see. If you want to understand how your eyes work and how you’re able to see, it’s helpful to know what the cornea is and how it functions. Keep reading to learn more about the cornea and find out how you can keep… Read More

Do you have cataracts? If so, you may be starting to think about what kind of intraocular lens you’ll choose to have implanted during cataract surgery. Intraocular lenses, known as IOLs for short, are artificial lenses implanted during cataract surgery. Cataract surgery becomes necessary when your natural lens is too cloudy to see through, causing… Read More

Concerned that you could have cataracts? Cataracts cause your lenses to grow cloudy as proteins break down in the eye. This condition is common due to aging and, among other things, can cause vision loss. Keep reading for 6 signs you may have a cataract! 1.    Cloudiness Once you’re in your forties or fifties, you… Read More

Have you thought about the last time you saw your eye doctor for an eye exam? Eye exams are a critical part of keeping your eyes healthy. Much like seeing your primary care doctor for an annual physical or the dentist, eye exams should be something you regularly have as well. Timing depends on your… Read More

Did you know that more than 60 million people across the world have glaucoma? This group of disorders affects the optic nerve and can cause blindness.  Glaucoma is often called the secret or silent thief of sight. Keep reading to learn more about what makes glaucoma the secret thief of sight!