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Can an Eye Exam Find a Brain Tumor?
Your annual comprehensive eye exam is a vital component to maintaining your overall health – well beyond just your vision. At your exam, your optometrist will perform several screening tests for underlying health concerns. Some of the conditions which may first be...
The Causes and Treatments for Amblyopia
Amblyopia is a condition in which one eye cannot see better than 20/30 even with glasses or contacts and the reduced vision is not due to another disease within the eye. This condition is commonly called "lazy eye". Amblyopia primarily affects children under the age...
How Do You Treat Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that results from an increase in the internal pressure of the eyes. Glaucoma can affect one or both eyes of an individual. Glaucoma can be managed through eye drops, oral medicines, or surgery. Your eye doctor will help determine the best...
When Should I Wear Safety Glasses at Home?
Protecting your eyes is of great importance. There are several specific instances which have custom eye protection needs – such as welding, sports, and some workplaces – but there are many situations that you will encounter at home in which eye protection is...
Is My Red Eye a Subconjunctival Hemorrhage or Hyphema?
It can be frightening to see blood pooling in your eye. Unfortunately, this can happen for a variety of reasons and normally is either a sub conjunctival hemorrhage or hyphema. What is a Subconjunctival Hemorrhage? A sub conjunctival hemorrhage is a broken blood...
Is this Bump on my Eyelid a Stye, Chalazion, or Hordeolum?
A common reason for an office visit, a bump on an eyelid can be a variety of conditions and it is best determined by visiting your optometrist in person for a complete eye exam. Common Causes of Eyelid Bumps (Chalazion/Hordeolum) Among the most common conditions which...
4 Common Treatment Options for Strabismus
The alignment of our two eyes can vary from person to person. Strabismus refers to a condition in which the eyes are not aligned properly. This can be sorted into several different categories: one eye or alternating between both eyes, turning inwards or outwards,...
How Ortho K Lenses Can Help Your Eyes
An ortho K lens is a specialty contact lens that is worn during the night and alters the front surface of the eye, the cornea, temporarily to correct nearsighted prescriptions. A great analogy for this lens would be braces for your eyes. Although the effects do not...
Herpes Simplex Keratitis and Your Eyes
It may sound odd to discuss herpes virus in the context of the eye, but herpes simplex eye infection is actually extremely common. It is the leading cause of infectious corneal blindness in the developed world and is routinely seen in the offices of eye doctors...
What to Expect at Your Child’s Eye Exam
We love it when parents bring their young children in for their annual eye examinations. It is vitally important to check on kids so that proper visual development can be ensured and they can live to their utmost potential. Sometimes however, our eye doctor will catch...
Signs and Symptoms of a Retinal Detachment
You might be aware that a retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that can permanently impact vision. There are many ways that a retinal detachment can occur and our eye doctors are always looking out for any risk factors in your eye examination. Read on to...
Benefits of an Eye Exam
Some people put off regular comprehensive eye examinations unless they have a visual issue or eye discomfort or are told to see an optometrist by one of their doctors. They may do this to save money or because they simply do not feel that they need this care. This...
