Glare and halos are both eye symptoms that some people experience around bright lights. Halos show up as bright circles around a light source. Glare is light that interferes with your vision, making it difficult to see or sometimes making your eyes water. These symptoms can show up at any time of the
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Glare and Halos
Category: Vision Problems
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UV Radiation and Your Eyes
Category: Protecting Your Eyes
Optometry warnings about the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation on our eyes have not yet reached the degree of public awareness of that of skin damage. Yet, the sun can be just as damaging upon our eyes with unprotected exposure. Short-term exposure to very bright sunlight can result in a type
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Lazy Eye
Category: Pediatric Vision
Lazy eye, also referred to as amblyopia, is a condition that develops in infancy or early childhood, and it typically starts when the focus in one eye is more enhanced than the other. The eye with less focus might be impaired due to a significant amount of farsightedness or astigmatism, or something
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Pediatric Ophthalmology
Category: Pediatric Vision
Ophthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children. Pediatric ophthalmologists examine children’s eyes to see if they need corrective lenses or other treatments to improve their vision. Training for Pediatric Ophthalmologists Pediatric
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September Newsletter: Can Contact Lenses Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays?
Category: Newsletters
Could your contact lenses help you avoid eye disease?
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September Newsletter: How Your Environment Affects Your Eyewear Choice
Category: Newsletters
Are you wearing the best eyewear for changing environments?
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August Newsletter: What Is Swimmer's Eye and How Can It Be Prevented?
Category: Newsletters
Could swimmer's eye be the reason for your sore eyes?
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August Newsletter: The Benefits of Scleral Contact Lenses
Category: Newsletters
Think you can't wear contacts? Scleral contact lenses may be a good option for you.
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July Newsletter: Can Eye Exams Detect Diabetes?
Category: Newsletters
Could you have this common disease? The signs may be in your eyes.
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July Newsletter: Soft vs. Hard Contacts: Pros and Cons
Category: Newsletters
Not sure whether hard or contact lenses are right for you?
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June Newsletter: The Importance of Eye Exams for Kids
Category: Newsletters
Wondering if your should take your child to the eye doctor?
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June Newsletter: Can Colored Contacts Help with Vision?
Category: Newsletters
Do you suffer from glare, eyestrain or color blindness? Wearing special contact lenses could help.
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May Newsletter: All about Floaters
Category: Newsletters
Seeing floating cobwebs or strings? Find out why this vision phenomenon happens.
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May Newsletter: What Flashes May Mean about Your Eye Health
Category: Newsletters
Could you have a vision problem if you see flashing lights?
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April Newsletter: Corneal Abrasion Could Lead to Infection. See Your Eye Doctor!
Category: Newsletters
Has something scratched your eye? A visit to the eye doctor could help you avoid a serious infection.
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April Newsletter: Tired of Contacts? Consider Orthokeratology.
Category: Newsletters
Wish you didn't have to wear your daily or monthly contact lenses? Orthokeratology can sharpen your vision.
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