Sports Eye Safety

Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. In support of sports eye safety month this April, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds athletes e...

Combatting Eye Allergies

Spring has sprung! Along with the blooming trees, flowers, and the return of green grass comes allergies. For many, allergies don’t just stop at sneezing and sniffling—they also affect the eyes, causing redness, itchiness, watering, and swell...

Less Drops Cataract Surgery

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, more than half of all Americans will develop cataracts by age 80. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye, which can cause one’s vision to become blurry and distorted, leaving colors d...

Winter Weather and Your Eyes

While the first day of winter is technically still two weeks away, we have already been experiencing our share of winter weather across the Triangle! Winter weather can do more than just affect the road conditions around us; it can also affect our e...

Are Contact Lenses for You?

With recent developments in technology, soft contact lenses are increasingly popular, with millions of people wearing and caring for them every day. Without proper contact lens care, you could be risking infection, lack of oxygen to the eye, and in s...

Online Eye Exams: What to Consider Before Hopping on the Bandwagon

Doing anything and everything electronically seems to be all the rage these days—even most of your doctors have probably hopped on board. Some things can be quite convenient, such as rescheduling an appointment online through your physician’s...