Eye Health
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Why Do My Eyes Go Cross-Eyed Sometimes?
Your brain tells your eye muscles when to move, and usually, they look to a single viewing point. But for some people, the eyes focus on a different object in the same moment.
This condition is called crossed eyes (also known as strabismus). It’s often associated with lazy eye (or amblyopia) and tends to emerge in children by age 3. Adults and
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Is There a Treatment for Presbyopia?
If you experience any presbyopia symptoms, such as near vision difficulties, we recommend contacting a nearby eye doctor right away for an appointment. In general, our optometrists recommend contacts, multifocal glasses, or reading glasses to get your vision back on track.
However, it’s important to know that the right presbyopia treatment lens varies based on your unique prescription. Your eye specialist may recommend another option if they feel a specific type of lens may suit your eyes better or if your presbyopia is accompanied by any other refractive errors or eye issues.
No matter how long you’ve had presbyopia, our team can help.
Call today to get in for a comprehensive eye appointment with our leading optical team. We look forward to meeting you and helping you see better.
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Hyperopia vs. Presbyopia: What Is the Difference?
At some period in your life, you may get a refractive error. You might even end up having hyperopia and presbyopia at the same time. The symptoms of these two eye issues are similar, often involving problems with near vision.
So, what is the difference between hyperopia vs. presbyopia? Presbyopia firms your eye lenses as you age, and it often impacts middle-aged adults. Hyperopia affects adults and children, and your eye’s inability to process light (or having an irregular corneal curve) causes it.
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Does Watching TV Cause Myopia?
Over the years, myopia (or nearsightedness) has grown in numbers. It impacts approximately 30 percent of Americans, causing visuals that are out of the way to appear blurry while close-up objects are clear.
What causes someone to become nearsighted? Myopia happens when your eye exceeds an average length or when your cornea bends more than it
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Can an Eye Test Detect High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) takes place when your blood exerts too much force against the area around your blood vessels. Anything above 140 over 90 mm Hg is considered high blood pressure, by most standards.
According to recent findings, 33 percent of people in the U.S. possess high blood pressure. And about 20 percent of
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How Can You Tell If Diabetes Is Affecting Your Eyes?
Many symptoms of eye diseases and other problems begin in the eyes, and diabetes is one of them. What is diabetes? It’s a health issue characterized by a high volume of glucose (or blood sugar).
People with diabetes can’t process insulin well, which prevents the body from using glucose as an energy source. There are various kinds of
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What Are the Most Common Diabetic Eye Disease Symptoms?
Diabetes affects many parts of your life and body, including your eyes. Over time, this condition can cause diabetic eye diseases, which can lead to complete vision loss.
While this may sound alarming, did you know that almost 50 percent of people in the U.S. aren’t sure if there are symptoms for diabetic eye diseases? That can make it difficult
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How to Know When to Get Glasses for Astigmatism
If you are far or nearsighted, you may have an astigmatism, too. While the root cause of the vision condition is unclear, it can develop at as early as infancy and progress throughout your life.
An astigmatism diagnosis is nothing to fear, and it’s simple to correct with prescription lenses. Let’s start by discussing what
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When Do You Need to Get Glasses for Nearsightedness?
If your vision isn’t clear all the time, you may have a refractive error. 1 in 3 Americans have been diagnosed with nearsightedness (or myopia), which impacts how far away they can see, and this could be you, too.
The most effective treatment for this condition is corrective lenses. But how do you know when to get glasses for
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Why Playing Fortnite Every Day Could Hurt Your Children’s Eyes
Designed for children of all ages, Fortnite is a popular online game where players build forts and fend off zombie hordes. It is for the PlayStation, Xbox, personal computer, and even mobile devices.
Video games, such as Fortnite, can be a fun way to relax after school, but they can also lead to vision issues in the long term.
So, why
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