Author: drthirion

It’s likely that your child’s school may perform a vision screening, but in these basic checks, vision problems often go undetected. It’s important to bring your child in for a proper full eye exam by an eye doctor though if you see any of these 9 signs, it’s highly likely your kid will need glasses. […]

LASIK eye surgery is a long-term investment that pays off over the long run. But, many people cannot afford to pay the costs upfront. Fortunately, there are several options to consider when deciding on your financial planning for LASIK. The cost of LASIK eye surgery can be made accessible through various payment solutions. Additionally, you can often combine several […]

Have you ever woken up in the morning only to find your eyes looking puffy or swollen? You aren’t alone. Our eyes are an essential part of how we communicate and express ourselves. If they look less than their best, we look aged and tired. The treatments below help minimize bags, puffy, and swollen eyes in the […]

As a local Eye Doctor I get asked about using drops instead of Cataract Surgery regularly. The patient will have seen an advertisement on Facebook or Groupon and will have quite a few questions. So, if you are wanting to know if there is a drop that you can use to avoid cataract surgery, this is your […]

Smart glasses, a wearable tech, have the potential to become as common as smartphones. Naturally, consumers are excited about the technology. The recent 2021 release of Facebook-supported Ray-Ban smart glasses has further piqued the public’s curiosity. You might be wondering what the buzz is about and if you should get your hands on a pair of smart […]

Women’s bodies undergo a lot of changes while pregnant. Some are pretty obvious, but I have found that many people do not realize that a lot of women have changes with their vision and their eyes. Most of these changes are mild and will return to normal after delivery, but others can signify more serious […]

Many of my patients suffer from allergies (sneezing, stuffy nose, itchy throat), but I find that mostpeople do not know that allergies can affect the eyes as well. In fact, 1 in 4 suffer from ocular allergies! Eye allergies develop when our body overreacts to a certain irritant in the environment. What are some symptoms […]

Today I want to talk about a new drop on the market to help people that need reading glasses. The drop is made by Allergan and is called Vuity. Now you may not want to get away from glasses since they can be quite the fashion statement. If you do, then keep reading. What is Vuity? What […]

The effects of smoking on overall health are widely known, but did you know that smoking harms youreyes as well? I’m going to talk about ways that cigarettes and tobacco can harm your eyes and visionand hopefully if you are a smoker, you will consider trying to kick this habit once and for all. Cataracts […]

A welder’s burn is basically a sunburn to the cornea. The cornea is one of the few parts of the eye that tries to absorb all of the UV light that the eye gets exposed to. When there is too much of it then you get an extremely red and painful eye. Depending on the […]