The Centers for Disease Control estimates that around 2.8 million people in the United States suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year, and vision can be affected. Concussions are a type of TBI...Read More
Itching, burning, watering, red, irritated, tired eyes... what is a person to do? These symptoms are classic signs of Dry Eye Syndrome (DES), which affects millions of adults and children...Read More
Just like adults, children need to have their eyes examined. This need begins at birth and continues through adulthood...Read More
"What are these weird floating things I started seeing?" The spots, strings, or cobwebs that drift in and out of your vision are called “floaters,”..Read More
There are many opinions on the topic of texting and driving. The goal of this blog post is to explore the effects on vision during texting...Read More
Despite requests that patients bring their current glasses to their office visit, many show up without them. Sometimes it’s an oversight..Read More
Did you know that having one's eyes tested can reveal symptoms of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? ADHD is a set of symptoms that includes trouble with focus, overactivity, and behavioral control...Read More
No this is not a late-night personal injury lawyer infomercial. This is a recommendation that you have your LASIK records available..Read More
Over the last several years, research has indicated a strong correlation between the presence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and glaucoma. Information from some of these pivotal studies is presented below...Read More
The sun does some amazing things. It plays a role in big helping our bodies to naturally produce Vitamin D. In fact, many people who work indoors are directed to take Vitamin D supplements because of a lack of exposure to the sunshine...Read More
Ready or not...here are 13 more jokes to make you groan! Patient: "What’s that floater doing in my eye, doctor?"..Read More
Need a chuckle or a groan? Here you go...Did you hear about the guy who just found out he was color blind?..Read More
You’ve been diagnosed with a cataract and you’ve been told you should have cataract surgery. The surgeon is also telling you that you should consider paying out-of-pocket for certain features...Read More
What does blood in the back of the eye signify, anyway? It could be a retinal vein occlusion, an ocular disorder that can occur in older people when the blood vessels to the retina are blocked. The retina is the back part of the eye where light focuses and transmits images to the brain...Read More
The 2019 National Coffee Drinking Trends report showed that 64 percent of people who participated in the survey said they had drunk coffee the previous day, which is interpreted as daily consumption...Read More
More middle-aged and older adults are wearing soft contacts than ever. And one of the biggest reasons they stop wearing contacts is the difficulty they face reading with their contacts after presbyopia begins to set in around the early 40’s...Read More
Motherhood...the sheer sound of it brings enduring memories. A mother’s touch, her voice, her cooking, and the smile of approval in her eyes. ..Read More
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative condition of the neurological system. The majority of Parkinson’s effects are on movement, often starting off very slowly and subtly. One of the earliest symptoms is a slight tremor in one or both hands. Other early symptoms include a lack of facial expression and decreased blinking of the eyes, so it looks like the person is always staring. ..Read More
Have you ever felt a twitching sensation in your eye? Did it feel like everyone was looking at you because of it? Were you worried that it was the beginning of a big problem? Relax--it’s not likely to be a big deal. Most of the time it is not even visible to other people...Read More
Demodex folliculorum -- often just called demodex -- is a mite that occurs naturally on many people's faces and resides in hair follicles, particularly the follicles of eyelashes. Most of the time, these mites cause no problems whatsoever. ..Read More
Here are 11 bad contact lens habits we eye doctors often see--..Read More
Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are costly and it seems like a good way to save some hard-earned cash. But this is not a good idea...Read More
There are many options available to adults and children for corrective lenses (glasses and contacts) when engaged in physical activities...Read More
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and the “wearin’ of the green,” we thought it would be fun and fitting to share some interesting facts about green…eyes!..Read More
Now that you have picked up your new pair of prescription eyeglasses, your focus becomes taking care of them. This is a task many disregard, but it is absolutely imperative that you make sure you are following a couple simple steps to keep the quality of your vision with your new spectacles...Read More
As an eye doctor, diagnosing a red eye can be challenging. Are we dealing with an infection, allergy, inflammation, or dryness? A common question we get is, “Doc, my eyes are red, burning, itchy, and tearing. Is this dry eye or from allergies?” ..Read More
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." These famous words by Charles Dickens are playing out today in the area of technology. We are living in the best of times when it comes to obtaining knowledge at the push of a button...Read More
Have you ever felt a twitching sensation in your eye? Were you sure everyone was looking at you because of it? Worried that it was the beginning of a big problem? Relax, it’s not likely to be a big deal. Most of the time it is not even visible to other people...Read More
Do you have floaters in your vision? Floaters are caused by thick areas in the gel-like fluid that fills the back cavity of your eye, called the vitreous. Many people, especially highly near-sighted people, often see some degree of floaters for a good portion of their lives. ..Read More
Dry Eye Disease affects more than 5 million people in the United States, with 3.3 million being women and most of which are age 50 or over. And as people live longer, dry eye will continue to be a growing problem...Read More
Lyme disease is an infection that is caused by a spirochete (a type of microorganism) called Borrelia burgdorferi, and more rarely by Borrelia mayonii. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of a deer tick...Read More
A common question asked during the eye exam is, “When is the puff coming?” Patients are referring to air-puff or non-contact tonometry. Tonometry is the procedure used to measure eye pressure, and this is important for diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma...Read More
In 1961, the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) was formed. This association stewards over 80 eye banks in the US with over 60,000 recipients each year of corneal tissue that restores sight to blind people. ..Read More
Punctal plugs are something we use to help treat Dry Eye Syndrome. This syndrome is a multifactorial problem that comes from a generalized decrease in the amount and quality of the tears you make. There is often both a lack of tear volume and inflammation in the tear glands, which interfere with tear production and also cause the quality of the tears to not be as good...Read More
Have you ever seen a temporary black spot in your vision? How about jagged white lines or something that looks like heat waves shimmering in your peripheral vision? If you have, you may have been experiencing what is known as an ocular migraine. Ocular migraines occur when blood vessels spasm in the visual center of the brain (the occipital lobe) or the retina...Read More
Now that you have picked up your new pair of prescription eyeglasses, focus on taking care of them. This is a simple task that is often disregarded, but it is imperative that you make sure you are following a few steps to maintain the quality of your vision with your new spectacles...Read More
The American Optometric Association has recommendations for how often adults need to get their eyes examined and those recommendations vary according to the level of risk you have for eye disease....Read More
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can affect the retina of people who have diabetes. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye, and it detects light that is then processed as an image by the brain. ..Read More
If you are seeing the 3 F's, you might have a retinal tear or detachment and you should have an eye exam quickly. The retina is the nerve tissue that lines the inside back wall of the eye and if there is a break in the retina, fluid can track underneath the retina and separate it from the eye wall...Read More
Did you know that some Halloween practices could harm your vision? Take Halloween contacts, for instance, they vary widely with everything from monster eyes to goblin eyes to cat eyes to sci-fi or glamour looks. ..Read More
The eye holds a unique place in medicine. Your eye doctor can see almost every part of your eye from an exterior view. Other than your skin, almost every other part of your body cannot be fully examined without either entering the body (with a scope) or scanning your body with an imaging device (such as a CAT scan, MRI, or ultrasound)...Read More
Oftentimes, contact lens wearers will skimp on their lens care because some of the solutions are costly and it seems like a good way to save some hard-earned cash. But this is not a good idea..Read More
Deciding on what style of glasses you will be wearing for the next year until your vision is checked again can be stressful. For this reason, opticians are here to help you find the perfect frames...Read More
Even though a school vision screening, nurse evaluation, or pediatrician screening is important, it doesn't take the place of a comprehensive eye exam by an eyecare professional...Read More
Knowing the difference between the various specialties in the eye care industry can be confusing, especially given the fact that they all start with the same letter and in many ways sound alike...Read More
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is the term used to describe simple or complex hallucinations in people who have impaired vision. ..Read More
Most of the time, a subconjunctival hemorrhage is asymptomatic. It is only noticed when looking at the mirror or when someone else notices the redness of the eye...Read More
Your Eyes.....You only have two of them so treat them well and learn how to keep them safe from harm. Here is a list of five vital ways to prevent injuries to one of your most precious assets, your vision...Read More
Vision is so important to humans that almost half of your brain’s capacity is dedicated to visual perception...Read More
What do amblyopia, strabismus, and convergence insufficiency all have in common? These are all treatable and relatively common eye conditions among children...Read More
Most people will shop for sunglasses to flatter their looks. However, there is much more than shape, size, and style to look out for in glasses. Factor in the fortification against the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays into your decision. UV protection helps shield the retina and the surface of your eyes...Read More
Dry eyes happen when tears evaporate too quickly from your eyes. It may result from having too few or low-quantity tears. It may also be the result of having low-quality tears. If your tear film produces fewer tears, the tear film will become unstable. It breaks down quickly and creates dry spots on the cornea. These dry spots cause eye pain...Read More
Individuals interested in achieving success in their sporting fields go to great lengths to train for overall fitness. Training for maximum performance goes beyond ensuring that they are strong and fast. If an athlete’s visual skills are below par, it will affect their performance on the field. Good vision skills ensure that athletes improve their skills. It is essential to find out how sports vision training improves athletic performance...Read More
Myopia is an eye condition that begins in childhood and progresses until it stabilizes in early adulthood. After that, it does not continue until you are 40 years old. If you develop myopia in childhood, you may develop other eye conditions in adulthood...Read More
Has your optometrist recommended ortho-k contact lenses for you? Orthokeratology (ortho-k) contact lenses gently reshape the cornea while you sleep. This enables you to have clearer vision as you perform tasks the following day without using eyeglasses or contact lenses...Read More
Quality sleep is essential for overall well-being. Your eyes can handle the occasional lack of sleep, but consistent sleeplessness can cause vision problems. It is helpful to find out how lack of sleep can affect vision. ..Read More
Today, most jobs require a considerable amount of time working on the computer. The same is also true for children who stare at their digital devices for hours at a time. That can put a lot of strain on the eyes. Eye problems that result from such situations are collectively known as computer vision syndrome (CVS). It is not just about a single eye problem but a wide range of eye discomfort and strain...Read More
If you suffer from a refractive error, you can improve your vision without depending on prescription glasses. You can enjoy good eyesight without going through eye surgery. Orthokeratology or ortho-k is an innovative solution that involves the use of custom-designed contact lenses. ..Read More
Dry eye is a chronic condition that leads to inadequate or poor-quality tears. If left untreated, the condition can cause infections and lead to damage to the eyes. Dry eye is quite common among people of all ages, but it occurs most frequently in the elderly...Read More
Some patients have difficulty wearing contact lenses. This could be due to surgery, certain conditions or impairments, and the shape of the eye. Doctors refer to them as hard-to-fit patients. With advances in technology, there has been an expansion in the types of contact lens designs available. These contact lenses are hard-to-fit contacts...Read More
Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye condition that affects the patient’s distant vision. Myopia control or myopia management is the area of childhood eye care based on slowing down the condition...Read More
Do you know that August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month? An advocacy organization known as Prevent Blindness first designated this eye health and safety awareness month back in 2014. By coincidence, August is the month most kids in the United States go back to school...Read More
The back-to-school season is a busy time for all parents. Preparing the kids for school involves a wide range of activities. This could be ensuring that all supplies have been bought or going through the list of requirements one more time. Even so, it is easy to overlook important things during this time. ..Read More
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common eye condition that affects more than 40 percent of Americans and tends to run in families. Therefore, if you have myopia, it is likely that your offspring may develop it as well...Read More
Do you find it difficult to see distant objects? Do you find it easier to read a book up close? Chances are that you have a condition known as nearsightedness or myopia. The first thing you need to understand is that it is one of the most common eye conditions. Furthermore, it is possible to treat it using contact lenses, eyeglasses, or eye surgery...Read More
Myopia (nearsightedness) in children may seem like it’s not a cause of concern. After all, it only means that they need a pair of corrective glasses, right? But it’s not as simple as that. A child’s eyes grow at a regular rate up until they’re 10 or 12 years old. But if their eyes grow at an accelerated rate or continue to grow even after that age range, then the kid becomes myopic. A myopic child has eyes that are longer than a child with regular sight. Excessive eye growth stretches their retina. This increases the child’s risk of eye and vision problems across their lifetime. Are you wondering why this matters? Read on to learn more about why myopia control and early intervention are essential...Read More
The Brilliant Futures myopia management program aims to create a new, improved standard of care for children with myopia. This is being achieved using CooperVision’s MiSight 1 day contact lenses...Read More
Many people with vision problems wonder why they have to pay more to have a prescription for contact lenses. This is because most eye doctors will not renew a prescription without testing a patient’s vision, evaluating the contact lens on the eye, and examining the eyes carefully for any signs of infection or damage from wearing contacts. ..Read More
Ortho-K (orthokeratology) is a nonsurgical eye treatment that uses specially designed contact lenses to reshape the eye’s curvature. The lenses are gas permeable to allow your eyes to continue breathing. You wear the lenses in the night, while sleeping, and not during the day...Read More
Research says that natural blue light is beneficial because it weakens as the sun sets. Artificial blue light is harmful because it comes in high levels at all hours of the day. Because most people are resorting to online work, their exposure to synthetic blue light has reached harmful levels. The American Academy of Ophthalmology says that synthetic blue light causes digital eyestrain and other eye issues after at least two hours of using digital devices. To reduce or even prevent discomfort from artificial blue light exposure, experts recommend wearing blue light glasses. If you want to find out about the benefits of wearing blue light glasses all day, here’s what you should know...Read More
Computer Vision Syndrome, also known as CVS or digital eye strain, is on the rise across the United States. This increasingly common condition is actually a combination of eye and vision problems that are, unsurprisingly, related to the activities which stress the near vision, and which are predominantly experienced as a result of the use of digital devices like computers. Computer Vision Syndrome may not sound serious, but it can result in patients experiencing significant discomfort and other symptoms that interfere with their day to day activities. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take that can help combat the effects of this condition and limit its impact on your quality of life. ..Read More
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, fogging has become one of the most problematic issues faced by glasses wearers during 2020. We know that we need to wear masks to keep ourselves and others safe and to limit the spread of the virus, but the practicality of wearing a mask while also wearing glasses is much more difficult. ..Read More
If you’ve received a reminder that it is time for your eye exam, you may be wondering whether you really need to make time for that appointment, particularly if your vision seems fine and you don’t have any concerns about your eyes. However, the truth is that eye exams are a lot like regular servicing on a car. You might not be experiencing problems right now, but by attending an eye exam, you can potentially prevent problems from occurring in the future...Read More
Your safety has always been our priority, and now that we are able to reopen, we look forward to welcoming you back to Family Vision Care Associates. To continue our commitment to your wellbeing, here’s what you need to know about the increased safety protocols that we have put in place to protect you and our team during these unpredictable times...Read More
Just as you have to shield your skin from sunburns, you also need to ensure that you protect your eyes as you spend time outdoors in the daylight. July is UV Safety Awareness Month. So, here are some tips on how to protect your eyes from UV light exposure...Read More
A cataract is a common eye disease that clouds your natural eye lens and impairs your vision. Since June is Cataract Awareness Month, you should absorb more facts about cataracts. Here are 10 of them...Read More
Not only do smears on your lenses make it difficult for you to focus on your tasks, but it can also impact your health. It’s important to note that dirt can accumulate on your glasses’ ear clips and nose pads, causing skin problems. That’s why regular cleaning and sanitization is vital...Read More
Having a great eye doctor is important to have. But how do you know which optometrist to choose? Here are our top tips for choosing the right optometrist...Read More
If your eyes have ever felt stiff, dry, scratchy, or uncomfortable, it could be that you have experienced an episode of dry eye. Dry eye is both a symptom and the name of a fairly common eye condition that occurs due to problems with the natural lubrication of the eyes. One of the most popular solutions is the DERM Dry Eye Relief Mask...Read More
You can have 20/20 vision and still suffer from eye issues such as binocular dysfunction, crossed eyes, double vision, or lazy eye which cannot be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Instead, you will need to undergo vision therapy. Vision therapy is the process of changing the way the eyes and brain communicate. Enhancing the neurological connections can correct different eye conditions without surgery. ..Read More
Living with dry eyes can be uncomfortable and get in the way of your ability to enjoy regular activities. At Family Vision Care Associates, we take care of our patients to the next level. Not only do we offer comprehensive eye care services, but we also want to provide our patients with information for how they can care for dry eyes at home, too. You may not realize that blinking exercises can work wonders for dry eyes. These simple yet effective, blinking exercises can help your eye regain some moisture and feel a bit more comfortable...Read More
The way in which our vision works is fairly complex. Light enters our eye through the cornea, which is the transparent outer covering of the eye, and refracts it. In doing this, it passes through the eye where, in order to have clear vision, it must fall directly onto the retina. The retina is an area of cells right at the very back of the eye that is sensitive to light. ..Read More
Despite affecting an estimated 4.88 million Americans aged over 50, surprisingly few people have heard of dry eye. Also known by other names including dry eye syndrome and dry eye disease, this ocular condition occurs when a patient doesn’t produce enough quality tear film to lubricate and nourish their eyes...Read More
Nearsightedness, also sometimes known as myopia, is a very common refractive eye error. In fact, some studies suggest that the numbers of patients experiencing nearsightedness is reaching epidemic levels. Current estimates infer that as many as a third of the world population will be nearsighted by the end of this decade...Read More
There seems to be no getting away from our screens. Whether you work on a computer or laptop, or you are checking out websites or social media on your tablet or smartphone, chances are that you spend a great deal of time looking at some sort of screen. Exactly how long varies from person to person, but studies have found that we are spending longer staring into our screens than ever before...Read More
If you have been considering corrective eye surgeries, you may want first to check out Ortho-K lenses. While the effects aren’t permanent, there is also no surgery or permanent changes to the eye. This means that if you change your mind later, you’ll still have all your options available so that you can truly make the best decision for yourself. Visit Family Vision Care Associates today to learn more about the Ortho-K treatment...Read More
While you may think that dry eyes are just a symptom, it is also a condition in its own right which is characterized by the main symptom which it describes. If you have ever found that it feels difficult to blink, your eyes feel scratchy, dry and irritated, or that it seems like there is something in them when realistically there is nothing there, then you may have experienced an episode of dry eyes...Read More
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