Many of our patients ask why they need to have their eyes dilated when we examine them. Eye dilation can cause mildly unpleasant — but temporary — side effects and is generally something patients prefer to avoid. But there are good reasons your eye doctor must dilate your eyes during some eye exams. Why Must… Continue Reading »
General Eye Care
5 Eye Problems that Can Occur as You Get Older
While many people know that elderly people need to see the Ophthalmologist or Eye MD more frequently than young people, they may not know why. Unfortunately, there are a number of eye conditions that occur with age. 1. Cataracts A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. It is the result… Continue Reading »
2 Reasons to Avoid Color-Changing “Costume” Contact Lenses
While some people want to wear spooky looking contact lenses for Halloween, often the result of that decision is truly horrifying. Unfortunately, every Ophthalmologist (Eye M.D.) has heard scary stories about the use of non-prescription or over-the-counter contact lenses. Reason #1: Costume Lenses Can Scratch the Cornea If contacts are not professionally fitted to the… Continue Reading »
What is Considered an Eye Emergency? 5 Serious Eye Problems
An eye emergency may be defined as any eye condition requiring prompt medical attention due to a sudden change in ocular health or vision. This post shares five serious eye emergencies. Retinal Detachment A Retinal Detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from its supportive tissue. Patients often experience blurred vision, and they may see… Continue Reading »
Eye Care Terms: What do These Words Really Mean?
There is often confusion about certain words and phrases you may hear at the eye doctor’s office. For example, you may have been told you have “refractive error.” In this post, we’re going to offer an explanation for many common eye care terms you often hear during a comprehensive eye exam in simple, plain English…. Continue Reading »
Increased Myopia in Children: A Side Effect of COVID and Screen Time
Many parents are understandably worried about the impact COVID has had on their child’s education and mental health. Some students thrived in the virtual school environment while many did not. Unfortunately, all parents should be aware that Eye Doctors have discovered that children have emerged from the pandemic with increases in myopia (also known as… Continue Reading »