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How to Protect Your Young Athlete’s Eyes (April Sports Eye Safety Month)

Getting your kids out to play sports can be great fun, but it’s not without some risks. During Sports Eye Safety Month, let’s go over what you can do to protect their vision.

Apr 9th, 2025

If You’re a Contact Lens Wearer, Here’s Why You Still Need a Pair of Glasses

Contact lenses are a popular way to improve your vision without visible eyewear like traditional glasses. However, there are still good reasons to keep a pair of them around, and here’s why.

Mar 12th, 2025

Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Preventable?

There are a range of illnesses that can affect your eyes as you get older, and macular degeneration is one that over time leads to central vision loss. But is this an eye condition that can be prevented? Find out by reading more. 

Feb 12th, 2025

3 Methods to Slow The Progression of Myopia 

Myopia is a common eye problem for children and adults, and there are some great ways to manage the condition as it develops. However, what can you do to slow down how quickly it progresses?

Jan 21st, 2025

Heal Your Corneal Ulcer with Innovative Prokera

Your cornea protects your eye and filters the light that comes in, but corneal ulcers are a serious problem that can lead to vision loss without treatment. Prokera is a device that can help heal corneal ulcers. 

Dec 16th, 2024

Why Are Cataracts So Common in Seniors?

Cataracts are an eye condition that can cloud the lens of your eye and obscure your vision. Here's why they're so common among seniors and what you can do to treat them.

Nov 11th, 2024

Is Your Child Struggling to Read? Let's Talk About a Possible Eye Problem

How children see is vital to their overall development, and if they’re having problems seeing well enough to read, there are several conditions it could indicate. Read on to find out what may be happening and what you can do about it.

Oct 18th, 2024

Your First Steps When You Notice Pink Eye

Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, causes irritation, swelling and discoloration that can infect others. If you think you have it, you should know what to do to manage the problem and keep others from getting it.

Sep 9th, 2024

Tips for Promoting Eyesight Development in Your Children

Your child’s body is developing in every way as they get older and this includes improvements in how they see. However, there are vision problems that can hinder that progress, so here are some ways to address these issues.

Aug 15th, 2024

Why Does it Feel Like My Headache Is in My Eye?

Headaches are a common problem millions struggle with, but what does it mean if you feel like you have a headache in your eye? If you’re dealing with this, read on to find out what it could mean.

Jul 26th, 2024

Help! I Think My Child Has a Vision Problem

During your child’s development, sight is essential to understanding the world around them. If their vision is impaired because of an illness or other problem, it can affect them more as they mature. Find out how to help.

Jun 24th, 2024

 The Truth About Screen Time and Its Impact On Your Child's Eyes

Protecting your child’s developing eye health is important, and regular doctor visits and eye exams help. Another way to protect their eyes is to learn more about the effects of digital screens.

May 10th, 2024

Tips for Supporting Your Child's Vision Development From Day One

Seeing is essential to our lives, and as your children grow, many of their basic skills are affected by how their vision develops. Read on to better understand how supporting visual development helps your child.

Apr 1st, 2024

Eye Problems Run In My Family — What Should I Do?

There are a wide variety of reasons you may have issues with your vision, including diseases, injury, and age-related issues. Inherited traits also play a role in vision problems, and if your family has them, what do you do about it?

Mar 2nd, 2024

Help! I Have Trouble Seeing While Driving at Night

Driving at night can be frustrating for several reasons, including having problems seeing things. If you’re having problems seeing at night even on well-lit streets, read on to find out what may be wrong and how to manage it.

Feb 1st, 2024

How Does Diabetic Retinopathy Cause Blindness?

Diabetes is a life-threatening condition that if left unchecked, does harm throughout your body. When it comes to your eyes, it can cause problems that lead to blindness. Read on to find out how and what you can do to stop it.

Jan 8th, 2024

4 Signs You're a Good Candidate for Laser Eye Surgery

A great deal of how we engage with the world around us relies on our vision, so we shouldn’t take it for granted when eye problems arise.  Laser eye surgery can be a method to help with these problems if you’re a good fit.

Dec 7th, 2023

Nearsightedness: Will My Child's Vision Get Worse Without Glasses?

Myopia is a common childhood condition, making it harder to see things farther away. Corrective glasses can treat this problem, but what happens to your child’s vision if they don’t use them?

Nov 10th, 2023

The Benefits of Treating Nearsightedness Early

Vision problems are common, and myopia, or nearsightedness is a condition that affects millions of children and adults. Getting early treatment for this eye problem can make a big difference in your everyday life.

Oct 11th, 2023

All About Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Seeing requires a complex series of functions in your eyes and several different illnesses can affect the quality of your vision. Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a condition that damages vision, but there is help.

Sep 5th, 2023

5 Facts About Cataract Treatment

Vision problems such as cataracts become more common as people age. If you’ve been recently diagnosed with cataracts, read on to find out what you should know about your treatment options.

Aug 10th, 2023

Can Astigmatism Cause Headaches?

Astigmatism can affect how light enters your eye making things harder to see. But could it lead to headaches? Read on to find out more about this connection.

Jul 12th, 2023

3 Reasons Why You Have Watery Eyes

Our bodies are largely made up of water and our tissue and organs need a certain amount of moisture to function properly. This water content provides lubrication for your eyes, but if they become too watery it could indicate problems.

Jun 2nd, 2023

What Constitutes an Eye Emergency?

We run into minor problems with particles getting in our eyes or other nuisances temporarily impeding our vision. But what sort of eye injury is considered to be an emergency? Read on to find out when to seek medical help for eye injuries.

May 4th, 2023

How Often Should I Have My Eyes Checked If I Have Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic illness that, if left untreated, has a high risk of complications affecting many different areas of your body, including your eyes. If you have diabetes, you may need your eyes checked more often.

Apr 3rd, 2023

Why Do I Keep Getting Midday Headaches?

We all get headaches from time to time, and they can happen for a variety of reasons. But did you know that eye problems can also contribute to your headaches? Read on to see if your headaches are due to these issues.

Mar 9th, 2023

Can Myopia in Children be Corrected?

Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects millions of people and can start in childhood. If your child struggles with myopia, how can you help them see better? Read on to find out more.

Feb 9th, 2023

Glaucoma: Know Your Treatment Options

Millions of Americans struggle with glaucoma, but many of them don't even know it. This condition can lead to blindness if not treated, so knowing your options for managing this condition is important. Read on to find out more.

Jan 4th, 2023

Untreated Keratoconus Can Lead to Permanent Vision Loss

Conditions like keratoconus make your eyes struggle to focus over time and may even lead to losing your vision. Read on to find out about this condition and what we can do to treat it.

Dec 9th, 2022

Who Should Have a Routine Eye Exam and How Often?

They say eyes are the window to the soul, but they can also be the window into underlying conditions. Eye exams help to detect signs of illnesses or future problems. Here’s who should have them and how often.

Nov 21st, 2022

Understanding the 4 Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to a variety of complications including diabetic retinopathy. This condition has four stages that can lead to vision loss and eventually blindness. Read on to find out more.

Oct 5th, 2022

When Should Your Child Start Seeing an Optometrist?

Eye exams are essential for children to gauge any possible vision problems that may need corrective lenses. But how old should your child be before you even consider going to an optometrist? Read on to find out more.

Sep 8th, 2022

How to Decide if LASIK Is Right for You

Sight is one of our most important senses, and problems that affect your vision can directly affect your perception of the world. When it comes to correcting your vision, when is LASIK the right option?

Aug 2nd, 2022

What Causes Dry Eye and How to Remedy It

Living with chronically dry eyes can negatively impact both your vision and your quality of life. Learn more about what causes dry eye and how to remedy it.

Jul 13th, 2022