Prolonged high blood sugar is one of the causes of diabetic retinopathy. This is a condition that affects vision. It happens when blood vessels at the back of the retina are compromised. The vessels supply blood to the tissue at the rear end of the eye where your retina is located. 

Dry eyes are a common occurrence that happens when the eye does not have enough lubrication. Every time you blink, the eye gets a film of tears that help to lubricate it. If you do not have enough tears, or if you have poor quality tears, the eyes feel dry and irritated. You feel a sting or burning sensation.

Eye doctors always teach their clients about UV (ultraviolet) eye protection. Every day, you absorb UV light, whether you’re out in the sun or indoors using your gadgets.

If your eyes feel tired and dry after using your phone or computer, or if your head and neck ache all the time, screen time might be to blame.

As of Monday, May 4, 2020, our offices are open for ALL patients! It’s been a very LONG month without you, but we’re excited to be able to resume normal care for all your vision needs!

Conjunctivitis is one of the most common types of eye conditions. While many people have heard of conjunctivitis, far fewer people realize that there are actually several different types of conjunctivitis, each with different causes and requiring a different approach to treat them.

Blepharitis is a common, non-contagious eye condition that is characterized by inflammation of the eyelids. Patients who experience this condition may suffer from a range of unpleasant symptoms that affect the way they their eyes look and feel. Fortunately, there are treatments available which can address this problem and help you to enjoy healthy, full-functioning eyes once more.

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease that occurs when the center of the retina called the macula deteriorates. This is the part of the eye that is responsible for visual acuity, meaning it picks up fine details. As the condition progresses, it will become increasingly difficult to see fine details, and eventually, it can lead to blindness. Let’s take a closer look at age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

While there is not a cure for glaucoma, it’s possible to control the eye disease and prevent it from causing vision loss. If you suffer from glaucoma, you want to know everything you can do to prevent it from progressing. Let’s go over some tips that will help you preserve your vision.

You’ve made the decision to undergo LASIK laser eye surgery, and you are in good company. To date, more than 40 million LASIK procedures have been performed worldwide, making it the most popular elective surgical eye procedure in humans in the world. LASIK makes it possible for those patients that choose it to experience clear, concise vision with little or no need for prescription vision aids such as glasses or contact lenses.