Is your child having a hard time in school? Have you noticed more “little” mistakes lately? While these symptoms sound like ADHD, don't assume it is. It could be a vision problem! In terms of vision problems vs. ADHD in children, there is one big concern. Misdiagnoses. The symptoms are…
Did you know more than half of Americans who are 80 or older either had or have cataracts? Find out how cataracts affect your vision, what they are and what you can do to help. What are cataracts? Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens of your eye. Imagine looking…
As we begin to see more young patients in our offices this time of year in preparation for back-to-school, it reminds us that knowing when to schedule your child’s first eye exam is often a bit confusing for parents. Scheduling your child’s first eye exam For some school-aged children, a…
A variety of factors are examined to get a clear picture of your overall vision health during an eye exam. Understanding why the doctor checks your eye pressure is one more way to see why regular exams matter! What is eye pressure? Before we look at why it matters, let’s…
We are all about keeping our eyes on vision health, which is why we decided to review what you should know about age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and ways you can lower your risk. What is AMD? For starters, what you should know about age-related macular degeneration is what it is…
Retinal detachment is what it sounds like. Your retina detaches from the back of your eye. Before you panic, let’s review five signs of retinal detachment and how to prevent it. Yes, it can be treated! The signs Once again, we want to begin by saying while retinal detachment is…
The dishes we devour can play a critical role in our health. They give us the nutrients we need to thrive. So, it makes sense that we’d all want to enjoy a wonderful winter. Fortunately, these foods to eat for eye health this holiday season sure are tasty. Brussels sprouts…
We regularly hear reminders to exercise our bodies and even our minds, but what about our eyes? Did you know exercising your eyes can help with several things including dry eyes and headaches? Read on to find out what eye exercises might help you and how to do them. Roll…
People all over the world live with these common causes of low vision, which is a term that signifies vision loss that cannot be corrected by contacts or glasses. Whether you’re worried about your eyesight, have questions, or want to get proactive, check out these possible reasons for decreasing vision.…
We love starting with good news! And the good news here is, while eye pain is common, it is rarely serious. In fact, there are mainly two types of eye pain, and when to see a doctor shouldn’t come as a surprise. Two Types of Eye Pain In general, eye…