Vision Topics

Scratched Your Cornea? See Your Eye Doctor Right Away! A tiny scratch on your cornea could cause a serious eye infection without prompt treatment from your eye doctor. Known as “corneal abrasions,” these scratches affect the clear, rounded tissue that covers your iris and pupil. Corneal Abrasion Causes and Symptoms A corneal abrasion usually happens […]

What Flashes May Mean About Your Eye Health Are you wondering why you see little flashes of light? The light show could actually be coming from inside your eyes. Flashes can be a sign of a serious vision problem, but are usually a harmless sign of aging. What Are Flashes? Flashes only appear for seconds […]

All About Floaters Are you worried about those wispy cobwebs and strings that drift through your vision? These drifting shapes are called floaters, and are usually related to normal age-related changes deep inside your eye. How Floaters Form Floaters form due to changes in the vitreous humor, the clear, gel-like substance that helps the eye […]

Can Colored Contacts Help with Your Vision? Have you been thinking about changing your appearance with colored contact lenses? Although colored or tinted contacts are often used for their cosmetic benefits, the lenses can also offer vision benefits. Using Colored Contact Lenses Improve Vision, Comfort, or Appearance Adding a color or tint to contact lenses […]

The Importance of Eye Exams for Kids Regular eye exams are a must for kids. Since vision problems often appear for the first time during childhood, scheduling annual eye exams offers a simple way to protect your child’s eyesight. Good Vision Is Essential for Learning Your child relies on his or her visual memory to […]

Soft vs. Hard Contact Lenses: Which Is Right for You? Contact lenses aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution. The type of lens that works well for your friend may not be the ideal option for you. Taking a look at the pros and cons of each type of contact lens available can help you decide whether soft […]

Can Eye Exams Detect Diabetes? Diabetes cases are on the rise in the US. More than 28 million people have been diagnosed with the disease, while another 8.5 million are undiagnosed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Undiagnosed diabetes puts your health at risk, even if you haven’t experienced any symptoms […]

The Benefits of Scleral Contact Lenses Have you stopped wearing contact lenses because of dry eye, keratoconus, or another eye condition? Scleral contact lenses could make it possible to use contacts once again. The Difference Between Scleral Contact Lenses and Other Contact Lenses Soft contact lenses and traditional rigid gas permeable contact lenses are designed […]

Red, Irritated Eyes May Mean You Have Swimmer’s Eye Wondering why your eyes are sore and red after a day at the pool? A common condition called swimmer’s eye may be to blame. What Causes Swimmer’s Eye? Swimmers are often so eager to jump in the pool that they ignore signs asking them to shower […]

How Your Environment Affects Your Eyewear Choice Imagine wearing a rain coat every day of the year, no matter what the weather conditions are. Although you’d be appropriately dressed for rainy days, your coat wouldn’t do much to protect you from the bitter cold during the winter and would be much too hot on a […]