Can You Reverse Macular Degeneration?
Hearing the words “macular degeneration” during an eye exam often leads to one immediate question: can this be undone? The answer depends on which form of the disease you have and how early it is caught. Macular degeneration damages the macula, the small central area of the retina responsible for sharp detail, and the vision… Read More
What is Prokera for Dry Eye?
Artificial tears, warm compresses, and prescription drops help many people manage dry eye. For others, the surface of the eye stays irritated no matter how many bottles they go through. When dry eye progresses to the point where the cornea is inflamed or damaged, your eye doctor may recommend a treatment called Prokera. Prokera is… Read More
How to Plan Your LASIK Procedure Around Your Pregnancy
If you are hoping to start a family soon, or you already have a baby on the way, you may be wondering how LASIK fits into that timeline. LASIK reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, and the results are meant to last for years. Pregnancy hormones, however, can shift your vision in… Read More
6 Ways to Enhance Your Glasses with Advanced Lens Options
Two people might leave an optical shop with the same prescription but end up having very different experiences with their glasses. This often depends on the lens material, shape, and surface treatments. Today’s advanced lens options can help with thickness, glare, screen fatigue, and how easily your vision adjusts between distances. Your prescription tells the… Read More
What Age Should I Start Worrying About Cataracts?
If you have hit your forties and started wondering when cataracts become something to think about, you are asking the right question at around the right time. Cataracts are a normal part of how the eye ages, and nearly everyone develops them if they live long enough. Keep reading to learn more about when cataracts… Read More
