Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is he inability to see well at night or in low lighting conditions like at a restaurant. This is a symptom of a problem with usually the retina, the tissue that lines the back of the eye. If you are nearsighted, you may also experience trouble seeing at night but this […]
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Another Round of Eye Drop Recalls by the FDA
So, the FDA has issued yet another warning to consumers to immediately stop the purchase and use of some common over the counter eye drop products. This has so far involved 18 states with 81 people reporting problems. The infection has led to 14 people going blind thus far. Again, this is another major eye drop recall […]
Got Headaches?
Most people know that an Eye Doctor can help with glasses, but some don’t know that an Eye Doctor can help manage headaches. In this article I will discuss how an Optometrist can help patient’s manage headaches. This article will talk about eyes causing headaches and what can be done to help. What I look for […]
The Best Glaucoma Test
Glaucoma an lead to permanent vision loss and your eye doctor will likely want a few glaucoma tests done regularly. I am going to talk about these tests and why the optometrist or ophthalmologist is running them: What Glaucoma Tests Will the Eye Doctor Want? Who Performs Glaucoma Tests? Typically a technician will perform the […]
Online Glasses
Online shopping has gotten a lot more popular over the last decade. It is fast and convenient for a lot of people to click a button and it arrive at your door. Personally, I love online shopping, especially Amazon! But there are some things that you are better off purchasing in the store, glasses included. […]
Glaucoma Specialist Exam
Your local Optometrist is trained to be a glaucoma specialist. In the medical world glaucoma is referred to as “the silent thief of sight.” It is a very serious condition that often goes unnoticed during the beginning stages. Damage to the optic nerve normally begins early before the person with the disease can tell. We will discuss […]
Contact Lens Safety
October is “Contact Lens Safety Awareness Month” and I would like to take the time today to educate you on the best way to care for your contact lenses to help prevent any complications. According to the CDC, there are 45 million contact lens wearers in the United States, which is about 15% of the population. […]
What Can I Do About Pet Eye Allergies?
Our pets are our best friends, even when we have pet eye allergies. About 70% of the people in the US have a pet. That could be a dog, cat, goldfish, or hamster. While cat eye allergies are the most common, dogs and hamsters can cause problems too. It is estimated that pet eye allergies […]
Evil Eye Meanings
The blue-colored evil eye charm is one of the most recognizable talismans around the world, and it has only grown in popularity over the years. Originating in Turkey, the talisman can be found in various forms such as pendants, necklaces, rings, bracelets, and a variety of other accessories. It is believed to provide the wearer […]
Common Types of Conjunctivitis
For the most part, there are three common types of conjunctivitis: viral, bacterial, and allergic. However, conjunctivitis can also be caused by irritants, such as a metal in the eye, chemicals, plastic in the eye, or pollutants. The Three Types of Conjunctivitis Viral Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye Viral conjunctivitises make up the bulk of all […]