Double vision, or diplopia, is a common occurrence for most people. With frequent eye exams, doctors can inform patients of worsening double vision and/or how to correct it. Double vision can happen when we are fatigued, under extreme stress, have low blood sugar, or have been staring at screens all day long. Though double vision may …
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Taking care of your vision can sometimes end up on the back burner as life gets busy. Unfortunately, eye conditions and vision loss are usually difficult to catch until they start affecting your sight. That is why getting routine eye exams is so essential to your eye health. Eye exams can assess your current vision …
Are your allergies just now ramping up? Or maybe it seems like they are always bothering you? Either way, you are probably on the lookout for something – anything – that will help to reduce your symptoms, and of course that includes something to help those itchy, red, and irritated eyes. Are You Using Eyedrops Correctly? …
Do eye problems run in your family? If so, this is just one more reason to make sure that you see your eye doctor frequently for eye exams. Here is some information about retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that is handed down in families and can result in vision loss. What Is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is …
Have you noticed a brown spot on your eye? If so, you may be wondering what it is and if it is something you should be concerned about. Chances are it is a harmless “eye freckle” – read on for more information about what these are and when a spot on your eye is something …
Taking good care of your eyes is very important – it only takes a second for an eye injury to happen, and that injury can change your life forever. And, many eye injuries can happen in your own home when you are just going about your everyday chores, such as cleaning using dangerous chemicals or mowing …
Having an eye exam may not be your favorite thing to do, and for many, the least favorite part of the eye exam is when the doctor dilates your eyes. It may seem like an annoying inconvenience, and you may be wondering if it’s really necessary. Why does your eye doctor dilate your eyes, and should …
It can be difficult to tell if your son or daughter has a “lazy eye” – when one eye turns inward or outward more than the other. However, this is an issue you and your family eye doctor will want to watch out for, because if it is left untreated, a lazy eye can mean long-term problems …
When you come in to the eye doctor for your annual eye exam or because you are having an issue with your eyes, there is little time for small talk. And there certainly isn’t enough time for your eye doctor to run through all of the things he or she wishes every patient would know. Read on …
Having a macular hole may sound like something that would happen in a horror movie or at least in your worst nightmare. However, although the term “macular hole” is frightening, it is actually an eye condition that can be treated very successfully once it is diagnosed. Read on for more information about macular holes and why …