Understanding the different options for Laser Vision Correction

Laser vision correction has revolutionized the field of ophthalmology, providing individuals with an opportunity to achieve clearer vision and reduce their dependence on glasses or contact lenses. While the term “laser vision correction” is commonly used to describe various...

Common Winter Eye Problems and Solutions

Taking care of your eyes year-round can be difficult. After all, each season brings its own challenges. Spring comes with irritating plant pollen, and summer means dry air conditioning. But winter, in particular, tends to create a perfect storm...

A Comprehensive Guide To Caring For Your Contact Lenses

In an age where people are increasingly neglecting their health, it is essential to take the necessary precautions to maintain healthy eyesight.  You can wear contact lenses instead of glasses if you want a more natural appearance and don’t...

Blinking and Eye Health

Blinking is a natural and instinctive process that we often take for granted. We blink countless times throughout the day without giving it much thought. However, did you know that blinking plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy eyes?...

Can Contact Lenses Damage Your Eyes?

Wearing contact lenses is more convenient than wearing glasses. However, if used improperly, contact lenses can increase the risk of corneal ulcers and eye infections. At SightMD, we provide vision correction treatments and laser eye surgery to protect you...

What are the Disadvantages of Using Contact Lenses?

Next to eyeglasses, contact lenses are the oldest and most frequently chosen option to improve the ability to see. For those who’d rather not wear glasses but are also not open to the idea of undergoing LASIK eye surgery,...

Designer shades: Are they really worth it?

Expensive sunglasses may look great, but are expensive, designer sunglasses worth their high price tag? While pricier shades are usually made of higher-quality materials and tend to be more durable, even inexpensive sunglasses can offer adequate sun protection.  Do...

What is the maximum length of time to wear contact lenses?

In this edition of EveryDay Insight, SightMD focuses on a topic that has not received much coverage in recent times: contact lenses. As a convenient and affordable alternative to eyeglasses for improving the ability to see better, patients who...

Should Sunglasses Cover Eyebrows?

As we enter the summer season and the weather gets warmer, sales of sunglasses will likely spike. It seems that with each passing year, there are new and different styles and sizes of sunglasses. If you plan on shopping...

Is it cheaper to get glasses or contacts?

Comparing the cost of glasses to contact lenses can be difficult as there are quite a few variables that will alter the coat of glasses, where they are purchased, whether they are a basic frame or designer frame, whether...

How To Pick The Best Sunglasses To Protect Your Eyes

Sunglasses aren’t an optional summertime accessory, they’re an essential prescription for eye health. Long-term exposure to the sun without proper protection can increase the risk of eye disease, including cataract, growths on the eye, and eye cancer. How sunlight...

How Important is Eye Protection?

This question may read as being almost too easy. You’d be surprised, however, at the number of patients who visit SightMD who do not give their eyes the necessary protection they deserve.  Why is eye protection important? The eyes...

Do you really need an eye exam every year?

This is a great question, isn’t it? That’s because, unfortunately, all too many people neglect having their eyes checked on a routine basis. The set of two eyes are part of the body, and each deserve to be checked with...

Contact Lenses vs. Eyeglasses: Which Are Best For You?

Choosing to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction generally depends on personal preferences, which includes lifestyle, comfort, convenience and budget. One is not necessarily better than the other; each has its advantages and disadvantages in terms of...

Workplace Eye Safety Awareness Month

Each day on job sites across the U.S over 2,000 eye injuries occur and one in ten of those injuries required missed days of work to recover. Of the total amount of work-related eye injuries that occur, 10 to...

What is the Average Cost of Eyeglasses?

Who doesn’t want to save money, especially nowadays? If you happen to need eyeglasses, however, it is very important to keep your prescription current. Be informed of what your eyes truly need so that you can make a purchase...

How can I fix my droopy eyelids?

A lot has been written about drooping eyelids. Cases of this condition vary, ranging from results of the natural aging process to medical diagnosis of ptosis. What are the treatment options for drooping eyelids? Or, more to the point, can...

Understanding the Causes of Eye Floaters

You may have heard of the term “eye floaters,” but may not be sure what they mean. Or, you may have seen (literally) what appear to be small dark spots or squiggly lines moving across your field of vision....

What is the Difference Between an Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist?

It’s frustrating when two words seem similar, and are connected, nevertheless have different meanings. Case in point: “optometrist” and “ophthalmologist.” Both are titles for eye care professionals. Understanding your options will help you choose the right provider with confidence....

What Do You Call a Person Who Checks Eye Problems?

On their visits to their vision offices of choice, patients will hear a variety of eye care professional titles like “optician,” “ophthalmologist,” and “optometrist.” All of these words that begin with “op” can get confusing and without further ado,...

How Can I Get Healthy White Eyes?

That’s an unusual question, isn’t it? Most of the time, people wonder how they can get healthy white teeth, as there seem to be no end to toothpaste commercials that promise a great smile. You may, however, be concerned...

Important Halloween Eye Safety Tips

Halloween is a festive time that people of all ages look forward to, but it can be shockingly hazardous to your eyes. However, every year hospital emergency rooms see hundreds of eye injuries related to common costume accessories, including:...

Do eye vitamins improve vision?

While there are many causes for blurry vision including needing prescription eyeglasses, excessive digital screen use and eye infections, vitamins have been shown to help keep the eyes healthy and lower the risk of certain eye diseases. Many of these vitamins...

National Eye Exam Month: A Time To Check Your Eye Health

National Eye Exam Month is a great time to ensure your eyes are healthy and get a comprehensive eye exam. Whether you wear glasses or contact lenses, you should have regular eye exams to check for problems with your vision....

Understanding Eye Floaters

Eye floaters look like tiny specks, dots, or circles that appear in your field of vision. They can also take the form of lines or cobwebs that seem to be located directly in front of your eye. If you try...

Understanding Ocular Migraines

Ocular Migraine has been used to refer to a number of migraine subtypes that are characterized by a variety of visual disturbances including visual loss, blind spots, zig-zag lines, or seeing stars. This type of migraine may occur without...

Are allergies the cause of your swollen and itchy eyes?

You may be experiencing eye allergies if your eyes are itchy and are red, tearing or burning. Eye Allergies are a condition that affects millions of Americans and while many people will treat their nasal allergy symptoms most ignore...

What is Heterochromia?

Heterochromia occurs when the iris (coloured tissue at the front of the eye) of both your eyes are of different colours. Although mostly harmless, heterochromia can sometimes indicate an underlying medical condition. For example, one eye is brown and...

Should you be concerned if your baby’s eyes shake?

Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes shake involuntarily. It can appear in babies and children as early as 6 weeks and present as a vertical, horizontal, or even a rotary shake. If you notice your baby’s eyes shaking,...

I’m seeing jagged lines in my vision, what is it?

Have you ever seen a temporary black spot in your vision?  How about jagged white lines?  Something that looks like heat waves shimmering in your peripheral vision? If so, you may have been experiencing what is known as an...

Flashes and Floaters: Is it an Eye Emergency?

Patients often wonder, “Is this eye problem I am having an emergency or is it ok to wait a few days to be seen?”. Some eye conditions look serious but are not serious and others can be mildly bothersome,...

Treating (and Preventing) Dry Eyes in Winter

It’s not unusual to notice that your eyes are drier in the winter. Dry eyes are most likely to occur in winter and spring when seasonal changes like lower indoor humidity and high winds, can lead to dry eyes...

Are Medications Causing Dry Eye?

Dry eye is a very common problem.  It affects women more than men and becomes more prevalent as people get older.  It can present in many ways but typical symptoms include: Excessive tearing is another symptom, although it seems...

Is It Safe To Use Eye Drops Regularly?

The very short answer is NO. Excessive use can actually make the redness in your eyes worse and could lead to several other more serious risks.  Here’s the slightly longer answer. There are plenty of eye “Redness Relief” products...

 Is Coffee Bad for Your Eyes?

In 2017, the National Coffee Drinking Trends report showed that 62 percent of the more than 3,000 people who participated in the online survey said they drink coffee daily. This was up from 57 percent in 2016, said the...