Children’s Eye Health and Safety
Wow! How is it already August? In most parts of the United States, August is back-to-school month. August has also been designated, by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Optometric Association (AOA), as Children’s Eye Heal...
Types of Cataracts and Prevention
June is Cataract Awareness Month, and in case you missed our first blog post earlier this month detailing cataracts, astigmatism, and presbyopia, you can review it here. Did you know there are various types of cataracts? Cataracts are not a one-size-...
Cataracts, Astigmatism and Presbyopia
Experiencing blurry vision? There are several different things that can cause blurriness up close or far away. This article will discuss causes of blurriness that don’t go away. A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens. The lens is res...
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...
Eye Allergies
Spring has sprung! Along with the blooming trees, flowers and the return of green grass comes allergies. And for many, allergies don’t just stop at sneezing and sniffling. They also affect the eyes, causing redness, itchiness, wat...
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 dull ...
