Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, occurs when the eye is too long or the cornea is too curved, making it difficult to focus on distant objects. It’s quite common, with over 40% of individuals in the United States having some level of myopia. And unfortunately, myopia can sometimes lead to blindness or vision loss resulting from complications, such as retinal detachment or cataracts, later in life. […]
There are many ways to help prevent dry eyes while sleeping, from at-home remedies like drinking more water to optometrist-recommend treatments like hydrating ointments. Your eye doctor can help recommend a customized treatment plan after identifying the cause of your symptoms. […]
Studies have found ortho-k to be a safe and effective treatment, and many younger patients can benefit from these lenses. However, each patient is unique, and your eye doctor can determine if ortho-k is right for your child’s vision and lifestyle needs during an eye exam. […]
Eye strain can cause headaches and migraines, and can even lead to back and shoulder pain, dizziness, vertigo, and nausea. […]
There is no minimum age for contacts! If your child finds them comfortable, then they should be okay to use contacts. But you’ll need to help, especially at first, to make sure they’re using the lenses correctly and properly storing and cleaning them. […]
Intense pulsed light therapy, warm compresses, TearCare, and LipiFlow are all heat treatments for dry eyes—warming the eyes to remove blockages in the meibomian glands and reduce inflammation. […]
MiWear migraine glasses use a special filter on the lens. This filter stops certain types of light from reaching your eyes, helps avoid migraine triggers, and reduces the severity of an already-occurring migraine. […]
Myopia, or nearsightedness, worsens with time, putting your child’s vision at risk. Thankfully, your eye doctor has many treatments available to protect their sight. It’s important to book regular eye exams to help identify vision-related problems in your child as soon as possible. Many ways to manage progressive myopia exist, including: What is Progressive Myopia? […]
LASIK can be worth it for any patient looking to enjoy clearer vision without relying on glasses or contacts. There are many other refractive surgeries available if LASIK isn’t the right treatment for your needs. […]
What Is High Myopia and How Can It Be Treated? [高度近视- 怎么治疗？] If you’re a parent, you’re likely familiar with myopia, or nearsightedness, a refractive error that makes distant objects appear blurry. While there’s no safe level of myopia, a more severe form is known as high myopia, and it comes with various risks of […]
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