Eye and Ear Health

October 18, 2022

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 can…

October 12, 2022

So, you’ve decided to have LASIK eye surgery performed on your eyes in order to see clearer and brighter. While this is an exciting step to take for your vision, you more than likely have some questions about possible side effects. SightMD is here…

October 4, 2022

We know. You’re probably asking, “Why is a blog that’s devoted to eye care and vision health posting about hearing (technically termed ‘audiology’)?” Good question. October is Audiology Awareness Month, and SightMD wants you to be proactive in staying on top of…

September 29, 2022

At what age does Age-Related Macular Degeneration usually begin? Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a progressive retinal disease that causes central vision loss. Affecting up to 11 million people in the United States alone, ARMD is a leading cause of…

September 12, 2022

What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the medical term for a ringing or buzzing noise in the ears. Most people refer to tinnitus as “ringing in the ears.” However, you may hear more than just ringing. Although you hear sounds in…

July 13, 2022

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 to…

May 16, 2022

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 any…

May 2, 2022

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. It’s characterized by abnormally high eye pressure that slowly damages the optic nerve. Unfortunately, vision loss due to glaucoma can’t be treated. That makes these steps to prevent vision loss all the more…

April 28, 2022

How do you get pink eye Pink eye, or infectious conjunctivitis, a common eye infection that occurs in children and adults, is caused by viruses or bacteria entering the eye. This usually happens when you touch a dirty surface and…