Understanding Cataracts: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of vision impairment, particularly as we age. This condition occurs when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, causing blurry vision, increased sensitivity to light, and difficulty seeing at night. At [tokens name=’practice’], we are dedicated to detecting and managing cataracts early, helping you maintain clear and comfortable […]
What Exactly is an Eye Chart?
If there’s one aspect of optometry that everyone [recognize]s, it’s the traditional eye chart, with its rows of big letters on top, which gradually become smaller the farther down you go. Yet how much do you really know about this eye chart? Are all eye charts the same? How are these eye charts used? And […]
Concerned About Macular Degeneration? – Here Are 6 Tips to Lower your Risk
What Is Macular Degeneration? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a deterioration of the macula, the key part of the retina responsible for highly detailed vision and central vision. There are two main types of macular degeneration: dry and wet. Dry AMD occurs when small deposits in the macula called drusen gradually damage the light-sensitive retinal […]
What’s Your Optometrist’s Role in Cataract Surgery?
If you’re over the age of 60, there’s a good chance you’ll develop cataracts sometime in the next 20 or so years. While the only effective long-term treatment for cataracts is surgery, it can take years or even decades for a cataract to reach the point where it needs to be surgically removed. In the […]
Why Does Bono Always Wear His Signature Shades?
Ever wonder why Bono always wears shades, even indoors? U2’s frontman doesn’t sport sunglasses simply as part of his image. Bono has had glaucoma—a build-up of pressure in the eyeball, which can damage the optic nerve and potentially lead to blindness if untreated—for over two decades now. The real reason he wears his trademark shades […]
What You Should Know About Eye Herpes
So, What Is Eye Herpes? Eye herpes, or HSV keratitis, is a common eye infection typically caused by type 1 herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), the same virus that causes cold sores around the mouth and lips. However, eye herpes can also be caused by the HSV-2 and herpes zoster viruses. Eye herpes affects approximately 1.5 […]
Are You Susceptible To Vision Loss?
Vision loss is more common than you may think! In fact, it’s among the most prevalent disabilities in adults and children. Knowing what puts you at risk of developing vision loss is important and can help you to be proactive about caring for your eyes. Below, we’ll explore the most common causes of vision loss […]
How Sleep Apnea Affects The Eyes
Did you know that some eye conditions are associated with sleep apnea? According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, and Health Canada reports similar prevalence. It’s a sleep disorder where people stop breathing — often multiple times per night — while sleeping. If you have sleep apnea: it […]
3 Benefits of Anti-Glare Coating
Glare refers to the excessive brightness caused by direct or reflected light. It can cause eye strain, digital eye strain (when using a computer, for example), halos and headaches. Glare can also reduce visibility, making it unsafe to drive. Anti-glare coating, also known as anti-reflective (AR) coating, is a thin layer applied to the surface […]
What You Should Know About Night Blindness
If you don’t see well while driving at night, there’s a chance you have night blindness. Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is the inability to see well at night or in dim lighting. It’s not considered an eye disease, but rather a symptom of an underlying problem. Our [eye_doctor] can help diagnose, manage and treat your […]