• Changing Vision and the Struggles of Night Driving

    Driving during the day and driving at night can be two completely different experiences, especially if you don’t have perfect eyesight. By carefully considering and combating the dangers of night driving, you can improve your own safety and the safety of those around you. Why is Night Driving More Dangerous than Day Driving? The road […]

  • How Do Germs Get in Your Eyes?

    Did you know around 1,000 species of bacteria—plus viruses and other germs—call your skin home? This microscopic ecosystem, known as skin flora, is largely beneficial. However, some germs can cause infections or diseases, especially if they get into your eyes. No one wants an eye infection. Many infections share similar symptoms, whether caused by bacteria […]

  • Is it Dry Eye, Allergies, or an Infection?

    Usually, when an eye doctor encounters a patient with dry eye, eye allergies, or an eye infection, the symptoms are unique enough to make a straightforward diagnosis. However, you may want to know what condition you’re dealing with before visiting the eye doctor. Here’s how to tell the difference between dry eye, allergies, and infections and how […]

  • Warning Signs of Vision Problems in Children

    Consider that around 80% of learning is visual, and 60% of children with learning difficulties have undiagnosed vision problems. You can bet the two are related. The connection between vision problems and learning disabilities stems from the fact that children often don’t self-report. When they struggle with visual tasks, they may not understand the problem stems […]

  • The Best Foods for Eye Health

    When you try to think of foods that improve your vision, carrots probably come to mind. They improve your night vision, right? Actually, that idea is leftover World War II propaganda. The British didn’t want enemy forces to find out about their new radar technology, so they claimed their pilots had improved night vision from […]

  • How Winter Can Affect Your Eyes

    Winter can be a harsh season, drying out your skin and wreaking havoc on your hair. What you may not realize, though, is that it can be just as rough on your eyes. How does winter weather affect your eyes, and how can you protect them? Dryness: Between cold, dry, outdoor air and heated, dry, […]

  • Understanding Astigmatism

    You’ve probably heard the term “astigmatism”, but if you’re like many people, you don’t have any idea what it means. In fact, you may even think that the term is “a stigmatism”- that’s a persistent misconception. In fact, astigmatism is a common eye condition that can be diagnosed with a simple eye exam. It’s not […]

  • Reducing your Risk of Pinkeye

      Have you ever had conjunctivitis? If you have, you’ll probably never forget it. An inflammation of the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane lining your eyelid and covering the white part of your eyeball, conjunctivitis causes symptoms that can be extremely uncomfortable. But how much do you know about this condition? Conjunctivitis is typically caused by […]

  • Make a New Year’s Resolution: Be Kinder to your Eyes

    Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? If you’re like most people, you’ve made up your mind to do things like eat healthier, lose weight, or exercise more. We have a suggestion, though: this year, prioritize your eyes. What can you change in your life to be kinder to your eyes? It all […]

  • Finding the Perfect Glasses for Your Child

    Taking your child for regular eye exams is important, especially because children’s vision is constantly developing. Seeing an eye doctor regularly can help catch problems before they interfere with your child’s school performance, and your doctor can determine whether or not your child needs glasses. If it’s determined that glasses are required, though, it will […]