What Tests Can be Used to Diagnose Dry Eyes? 

What Tests Can be Used to Diagnose Dry Eyes? 

Having dry eyes can cause many symptoms of irritation and dryness but there are many tests that can be performed to provide a quantitative measure of the dryness. These special tests allow an eye doctor to make an objective decision about how to treat and manage the...
What is the Air Puff Test and Why is it Important?

What is the Air Puff Test and Why is it Important?

If you have ever been to the eye doctor, you have likely experienced the “air puff” eye test. This test is a way to check the pressure in the eyes. The eye pressure is a key measurement for glaucoma which is a serious eye disease. While the air puff may be annoying or...
What Happens if You Get Metal in Your Eye?

What Happens if You Get Metal in Your Eye?

One of the most painful eye conditions is getting a small piece of metal lodged in the front of the eye. This can occur from many different working tasks and will cause intense pain, redness, and other symptoms. Fortunately, the treatment for metal in the eye is a...
What Causes Flashes of Light in Your Vision?

What Causes Flashes of Light in Your Vision?

Seeing a flash of light in your vision is often associated with conditions that affect the back of the eye called the retina. A flash of light may be a symptom of a serious eye condition and should always be reason to seek eye care quickly.   Defining What a...
How to Adjust Glasses to Fit Better?

How to Adjust Glasses to Fit Better?

When glasses are initially manufactured, all of the frames are made in a similar, standard way. However, depending on the size, shape, and contour of your face, there may need to be adjustments made to the frame to allow the glasses to fit better.   Frame Shapes...