Jan 21, 2022 | Eye Exams, Eye Health & Wellness, Lifestyle & Vision, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
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...
Dec 8, 2021 | Cornea and Refractive, Eye Health & Wellness, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
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...
Oct 29, 2021 | Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, How to Protect Your Eyes, Lifestyle & Vision, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
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...
Oct 22, 2021 | Eye Exams, Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
Annual appointments are vitally important to your eye health, but we also see people for a variety of other symptoms and conditions. As the season gets colder, runny noses and sore throats begin to become a concern, especially with the kids back in school. One common...
Sep 29, 2021 | Eye Exams, Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, Lifestyle & Vision, Preventative Care, Uncategorized
We perceive much of the world through our ability to see it. Whether it is the shade of the sky telling us a storm is coming or the visual cue from a loved one that they are upset, our sight is invaluable. Many eye problems are actually preventable or maintainable if...
Sep 15, 2021 | Eye Exams, Eye Health & Wellness, Eye Health Tips, News, Preventative Care
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects your body’s ability to create and/or utilize insulin. Insulin is the trigger for glucose, derived from the food we eat, to be allowed into our cells and used as energy. Without the correct amount of insulin, our...