When there are problems with your teeth’s position or alignment, braces are provided to improve a person’s bite and dental health. Why should your eyes be different? Though glasses and prescription contact lenses can help manage your vision and help you to see, isn’t there anything that can correct your vision, so you don’t have to worry about glasses or contacts? Actually, there is, and it’s called orthokeratology! What is Orthokeratology? Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, is a non-surgical procedure that involves the use of specially designed gas-permeable rigid contact lenses to reshape the cor ..read more

How Safe Are Pediatric Eye Exams? As a parent, protecting your children’s well-being ranks as a top priority. Eye health is no exception, and regular visits to an optometrist near you can be crucial for ensuring proper development. Here at Stone Canyon Eye Care in St George, UT, we understand your anxieties around pediatric eye exams and want to assure you that these exams for children are safe and can be useful for their vision health. Common Concerns Pediatric eye exams are gentle and non-invasive. They may involve basic vision tests, eye alignment assessments, and examinations of the eye’s ..read more

  Aaron Smith, a real eye doctor in St. George, Utah, explains how to get rid of a stye, or hordeolum, fast using at home treatments. Filmed by doctor Aaron Smith OD with the Stone Canyon Eye Show. The video explains how to get rid of a stye overnight in many cases using an overnight stye treatment technique that works for many people. Multiple other ways to treat a stye and to get rid of it fast are discussed. Timestamp: Stye vs Chalazion: 1:00 Symptoms of a Stye: 1:30 How to do Warm Compresses: 2:04 How to do a gentle eyelid massage: 3:04 Overnight Stye Treatment ..read more

Chronic Inflammation around the Face and Eye Ocular rosacea is a chronic inflammation that affects the eyes and the surrounding skin. It can also extend to your entire face, forehead, cheeks, and chest area. The condition can affect your ocular health, comfort, and appearance. Our optometrist at Stone Canyon Eye Care in St. George, UT, can help treat ocular rosacea. Keep reading to familiarize yourself with the condition and the treatment methods used. Symptoms Symptoms of ocular rosacea can include: Blurred vision Swollen, red eyelids Light sensitivity (photophobia) Red, itchy, burning, or w ..read more

Dry eye is defined as a condition in which there is inadequate tear production, abnormalities with tear fluid, or a problem with the film that covers the eyes. When we provide eye care to people in St. George, UT, at Stone Canyon Eye Care, we first want to differentiate if your dry eyes are a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as Sjogren’s Syndrome. What is Sjogren’s Syndrome? Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system attacks the glands that moisten your eyes and mouth. It also causes several other symptoms. Sjogren’s Syndrome affects women more than m ..read more

  Do you know how old your mascara is?  Most of us don’t think about makeup expiration dates.  Old makeup can be a breeding ground for bacteria.  This bacteria can be potentially harmful to your eyes. Eyelashes are a filter for your eyes.  They contain all sorts of bacteria, which is natural and normal.  As soon as your mascara wand touches your eyelashes it too is filled with bacteria.  Many brands of makeup have a preservative that helps to slow the growth of bacteria.  Over time, that bacteria will pile up. Most eye irritation and general discomfort c ..read more

  When it comes to your eyes…don’t let inadequate shades cause more harm. You may think because your cheap sunglasses are darkening your surroundings, they must be working…think again! One major purpose of sunglasses is to block harmful invisible ultraviolet light (UV).  Exposure to UV light can have short-term side effects, but the long-term effects can cause cataracts and other vision problems. Wearing cheap sun glasses can actually cause more harm to your eyes versus wearing nothing. Your eyes have the amazing ability to adjust in different light settings.  In bright lit area ..read more

Oh Hey! Welcome, we are the Smiths.  We have been living in Washington County Utah for over 5 years and it’s about time we make it official by opening our own office! We are so excited to serve the residents of St. George Utah and beyond. Our new Optometry office will be located next to the new Smith’s at Dinosaur Crossing.  The office is called Stone Canyon Eye Care. The address is: 599 S. Mall Drive Space K1St. George Utah 84790 We just started construction on the new office and are excited to share all the details as we move forward on this great new adventure. Never miss an updat ..read more

  You either love Siri or you hate her.  Dr. Smith is a lover….I am a hater…sorry. While we were up in SLC for Thanksgiving last week, we had a night where everyone was tired and nobody wanted to cook…we had been planning and cooking Thanksgiving stuff for days it seemed. Dr. Smith decided he would run down the street to a new pizza place we hadn’t been to before…called Mod Pizza. What’s cool about Mod Pizza is that you get to build your own personal size pizza, they have a ton of toppings and it’s super fast. Total win-win. Dr. Smith jumps in the family van to go grab ..read more

Did you know that 90% of patients who suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience visual symptoms?!  That is because so much of our sensory information is processed through our eyes.  Our eyes are involved in over 70% of our overall brain function.  That’s a lot!  It’s no wonder that a serious condition like […] The post St. George Eye Doctor Discusses The Relationship Between Concussion and Vision appeared first on Stone Canyon Eye Care ..read more