In our modern world, screen time is a necessity. Between jobs or school, social engagement, entertainment, and everyday tasks, the average American spends seven hours looking at screens each day. And now that remote work is the norm in many jobs, people are spending even more time on screens than they used to. Although it’s […]

As you age, it’s normal for your eyes to change. Nearly every person over the age of 50 develops farsightedness and needs reading glasses. But some other changes to your eyes might be cause for concern. The most common one is cataracts. Around the world, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness. In the U.S., […]

About 20 years ago, advancements in medical technology managed to do something miraculous: correct your vision so you can see without contact lenses or glasses. If you’ve been living for years with blurry vision, the idea of waking up in the morning and being able to see — without reaching for glasses or putting in […]

As the summer season rolls in, you might find yourself shopping for warm weather favorites: swimsuits, shorts, and of course, sunglasses!  With all the fun options for sunglasses out there, it can be hard to know how to choose a pair. And just when you’ve narrowed down the style you like, you notice there’s an […]

Even before Covid, most Americans spent a whole lot of time on phones, computers, and tablets. Now that working from home is here to stay and virtual meetings are the new norm, your screen time probably won’t be decreasing any time soon.  With all the time you spend on devices, it’s more important than ever […]

Consequences of being outside frequently without sunglasses/goggle protection We mostly think of sunglasses as an implement of comfort and coolness. We spend hundreds to look just so. But did you ever think about the fact that sunglasses are protecting you from conditions and diseases that can damage your eye and threaten your sight? We’ve compiled […]

Oftentimes we don’t even realize that we can’t see. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assert that “11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction.” Those 11 million will be utterly surprised when they realize that trees aren’t just one massive ball of green, but in fact made up of individual […]

Keratoconus is an uncommon condition that causes a progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea, the clear front portion of the eye that focuses light into your eye helping you to see clearly. As this condition progresses, the cornea develops a cone-like bulge. This conic shape changes the way the cornea focuses the light, distorting […]

Your cornea is delicate and vital for clear sight. The cornea, the clear front portion of your eye which covers your iris and pupil, is responsible for focusing the light that enters your eye. If your cornea is unhealthy, your vision is affected.   Corneal ulcers (keratitis) are open sores on the cornea. They can […]

As winter approaches, our dry climate gets even dryer. This doesn’t only affect our nasal passages and skin, it can also have a profound effect on our vision. If you’ve been feeling like your eyes are perpetually scratchy, stinging, or burning, make an appointment with your local eye care center to establish if you have […]