Author: drthirion

A question I get a lot is what is the difference between prescription reading glasses and store-bought “readers”? A lot of my patients also feel like the “cheaters” don’t really help as much as they feel like they should, despite trying the highest strength they can find. The best analogy I have come up with […]

Most people know to protect their eyes in the summer, but you should protect your eyes in the winter, too! The cold weather can cause dry, watery, and itchy eyes. I’m going to go over ways to help your eyes stay healthy this winter! Harmful UV rays become even worse when they reflect off snow. […]

I have a lot of patients who are welders and surprisingly many of them don’t know how welding actually affects their eyes, they just know that it can if they don’t wear their safety gear! Today I thought I would go over how welding affects the eye and the proper precautions to take to ensure […]

Did you know that vision is an essential part of keeping your balance? About 20% of the nerves from the brain to the eyes also control parts of the inner ear and brain called the vestibular system that control balance. This means that problems with your eyes can also cause problems with your balance. These […]

Hyperopia is a condition that affects about 25% of the population. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is when the eye is too short which results in light focusing behind the retina. This can cause a person to have trouble focusing on near objects and can affect reading and the use of digital devices. Depending on severity, it […]

If you are anything like me, then you are having a hard time coming up with new ideas for christmas gifts! Kids get so much screen time lately, so I would recommend buying your child something that will finally get them off their screens. Here is what, as an optometrist, I recommend keeping in mind […]

Both men and women should wash their faces each morning and evening. This will remove daily dirt, grime, pollen, oil, and makeup. While you must wash your full face, you should use a designated cleanser or scrub for your eyelids, eyelashes, and the area surrounding your eyes. Below are the best eyelid cleansers and scrubs, […]

You just picked up your new glasses- how exciting! But, when you get a new pair of glasses, especially if this is your first pair or you had a change in prescription, there may be an adjustment period before your vision seems clear and comfortable. Blurry vision, feeling dizzy, or headaches are common symptoms when […]

Do you feel like your athletic performance isn’t living up to your ability? It could be a sports vision problem holding you back. Sports vision is not just about how clearly you can see things. There are actually 17 different visual skills involved with sports vision. These skills not only allow you to see clearly but help […]

Does it seem like every year when you bring your kids in for their check-up their vision continues to worsen? When will it stop changing? I get that question all the time! There is a normal amount of changing year to year in our young kids but what happens if it is getting significantly worse […]