Building good vision care habits start at a young age. Scheduling consistent eye exams with your optometrist early can help your children develop good vision care habits that they can carry with them throughout adulthood. Let’s look at the importance of children’s eye exams, including when your child should have their first eye exam. Importance […]
When Is Eye Pain an Emergency?
The eyes are delicate and intricate organs. Anything from dirt getting into your eye to head trauma can cause eye pain. So how do you know when your eye pain is an emergency? The following are some of the most common causes of eye pain: Dry eye disease Digital eye strain Allergies Blepharitis Injuries Foreign […]
4 Reasons Why You Need Scleral Contact Lenses
Did someone tell you that you’re not a candidate for contact lenses because of an irregularly shaped cornea or other eye issues, such as dry eye disease? Scleral contact lenses might be an option for you. Scleral lenses fit differently in that they are placed on the sclera (the white part of your eye) as […]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Orthokeratology
Many people struggle with the chore of wearing their prescription glasses or contact lenses every day. You might be looking for a solution but don’t want to go through a surgical procedure such as LASIK or PRK surgery. Luckily there is another non-surgical option for you. Orthokeratology is the benchmark for non-surgical eyesight correction techniques. […]