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As new parents you have a constant cycle going: cry, feed, change, burp, comfort, and the cycle goes on for what may seem like a sleep-deprived level of infinity. There are so many things to do and worry about. Worrying about your child’s eyesight should be on your radar but not cause... Read More
Ever feel like the lights are too harsh or bright? Does the sun’s glare really bother you? Do the florescent lights at work cause you to squint and give you a headache? There is a chance that you may be photophobic. Sensitivity to light, the inability to tolerate light, is... Read More
Heading off to a doctor’s appointment can be an anxiety-ridden event for many people. Going to the eye doctor should not induce stress and nerves however, if you know what to expect. Eye exams are fairly straightforward and usually involve minimal discomfort. Let’s take a look at what you can... Read More
Has your child begun to have trouble seeing the board at school or squints at the TV or movie screen? Do street signs and people’s faces seem out-of-focus or blurry until they get a bit closer? If you or your child are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be... Read More
You start to notice it slowly. The fine wrinkles at the corner of your eyes. The hairs that look like they might be gray. And the reading material that looks blurry. Growing older has it’s downside for sure. While we can’t help you with the wrinkles or the hair we... Read More
The National Institute for Heath and the Mayo Clinic both describe a retinal detachment as an emergency situation in which a critical layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from the layer of blood vessels that provides it with oxygen and nourishment. This lack... Read More
Ever been at the beach gotten sand in your eyes? Or had a grandchild poke you in the eye inadvertently? Or possibly, have you had a piece of debris get caught in your eyelash only to hurt your eye when you try to rub it out? Any of these things,... Read More
Do you experience small moving spots that appear in your field of vision? Do you notice these “floaters” more when there is bright light or the background is a solid color like a blue sky or a solid white wall? Then you may be experiencing eye floaters. While these shadows... Read More
While holding or playing with your child, you notice that something is not quite right with the movement of his/her eyes. Maybe one is looking in one direction and the other is off by a bit. Or maybe you notice that when your child looks back and forth the eyes... Read More
We know we don’t want to plan for emergencies to happen, but there’s nothing more important than being prepared in the case they do occur. Eye emergencies can happen anywhere. You could be at home, at work, at school, or doing chores. Common Occurrences Of Emergency Situations While spring cleaning,... Read More
