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...

Nearsighted vs. Farsighted: What Do They Actually Mean?

More than 11 million Americans have common vision problems that can be corrected with the use of prescriptive eyewear such as glasses or contact lenses. These conditions are known as refractive errors and they occur when the eye doesn’t...

What is a Refraction and Why is it Often Not Covered by a Patient’s Insurance

For many people, an eye exam is a trip to the eye doctor (either an ophthalmologist or an optometrist) for a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. What is a Refraction Test? A refraction test is usually given as part of...

Are my reading glasses making my eyes worse?

Short answer- No Although we don’t know the exact mechanism by which humans have a decreased ability to focus up close as we get older (a process called presbyopia), the fact remains that it will happen to all of...

How Long Do Pupils Remain Dilated After an Eye Exam?

Dilating the pupils of the eyes helps an ophthalmologist view the internal structures, including the lens, optic nerve, blood vessels, and retina. Dilation involves the use of special eye drops that either stimulate contraction of the muscles surrounding the...

Dilation for Pediatric Eye Exams & What You Need To Know

Children’s eye exams are important for many reasons. Kids need to see clearly to learn and develop. Without sharp vision and a fully functional visual system, children can struggle with reading, writing, playing sports, and socializing confidently. If your kid...

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,...

Why is my vision different between glasses and contacts?

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you may notice your vision is different when you’re wearing one versus the other, especially if you have a high prescription. We often hear the following complaint: “I see fine with my...

How Can I Tell if My Glasses Prescription is Wrong?

You’ve heard that it takes time for your eyes to adjust to a new prescription. Even people who have worn glasses for years find that their latest lenses or frames take some getting used to. If you continue to...

Things You Should Bring To Your Eye Exams

Annual eye exams are a critical part of caring for your vision. But before you run out the door to your next appointment, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need for the visit! Bringing the right...

How To Adjust To New Glasses

Eye doctors typically pride themselves on being able to improve someone’s vision through either glasses or contact lens prescriptions. Whether you’re a first time glasses wearer, or you need a change to your prescription, our goal is to reach...