Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of your preventative care. This is because regular appointments with your eye doctor give them an opportunity to closely monitor the health and condition of your eyes and vision. If there are any concerning changes then they can act on them to diagnose and treat the problem promptly, before it has any long-term consequences for your vision.

Halloween is upon us and it probably comes as no surprise that this spooky celebration is the one night of the year where people are most likely to dress in costume. Whether you are changing into a wailing witch, a melancholy mummy, a zombie bride or a demon doctor, your costume may potentially put your eyes at risk. To help avoid an eye-related horror, here are our frightfully helpful Halloween eye safety tips.

It is nearly impossible to avoid digital devices. Most people use a computer or other digital devices for a minimum of two hours every day. With continued exposure, many people develop eyestrain, also called computer vision syndrome. The condition causes dry eyes, eye fatigue, blurred vision, and headaches. Eyestrain also causes watery eyes, redness, twitching, sensitivity to light. It may also cause you pain in the neck and shoulders.  Reducing your screen time could minimize eyestrain, but this may not be a viable solution if your job requires a computer.

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.