The CDC estimates that roughly 45 million people wear contact lenses in the U.S., showing just how prevalent this form of vision correction is. But of all these people, how many are taking proper care with their lenses? We obviously have no way of knowing for sure, but we have seen patients making some common mistakes over the years. To help you avoid doing the same, here are some tips for wearing contacts ..read more

Have you been experiencing some vision symptoms, and wondering if you have astigmatism? Or, maybe you recently went to the eye doctor, and were told you do indeed have astigmatism in one or both eyes. What is it exactly? And is it treatable? Here’s a look at this often-misunderstood eye focusing problem ..read more

Did you know that March may as well be women’s month? Not only is it officially designated as Women’s History Month, but March 8th is also International Women's Day. In honor of females everywhere, we’re taking the time today to look into women and vision. Here are some of the most common vision problems among this demographic ..read more

While many people want to get laser eye surgery for their vision correction needs, some are unsure whether they’re a candidate for LASIK, specifically wondering whether past or present conditions or experiences make them ineligible. To help you better understand, here’s a look at a few situations ..read more

Many of our patients have heard about glaucoma, but don’t really know much about it. Given that January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, we wanted to bring you some up to date information about the eye disease ..read more

Even if people like to say that New Year’s resolutions don’t stick, there’s no denying that plenty of others are just as enthusiastic about giving them a go. But whether you’re big on setting goals once the calendar hits January 1st or not, there’s one type that’s especially valuable: health and wellness New Year’s resolutions. In particular, you’ll never regret committing to keep your eyes healthy and vision in tip-top shape for the coming year. Here are a few ways ..read more

OSHA confirms what we already know, that “thousands of people are blinded each year from work related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and face protection.” Given the preventable nature of so many of these injuries, it’s imperative that employers and employees alike give ample attention to protecting their eyes on the job. Here are some tips for visual care and protection ..read more

Most people are aware of the benefits of laser eye surgery today, and many have LASIK on their wishlist. Sometimes, though, we find that patients wonder what the recovery time for LASIK is. They aren’t sure what recovering from LASIK is like, or if there is a better time of year to go ahead with the procedure than another. Here are some considerations to keep in mind ..read more

There are many sports that we play in which we don’t think about wearing protective eyewear. Some examples are: pickleball, soccer, racquetball, handball, etc. Along with sports, there are other cases in which we should consider wearing protective eyewear. When working with hazardous chemicals, in a workshop with flying objects or particles or even when painting your house, you should think about protecting your eyesight ..read more

The American Academy of Ophthalmology celebrates Healthy Aging Month to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of vision loss, as well as to help seniors take care of their sight. To that end, here’s some more information about eye aging signs, cataract care and the best eye care tips ..read more