Dry Eye Isn’t Just Annoying- Here’s Why It Matters
Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) occurs when the eyes do not produce enough tears or when tears evaporate too quickly. Environmental factors, certain medications, and prolonged screen use can contribute to the development of dry eye. Dry eye has become more common, even among younger individuals, largely due to increased screen time. When looking at computer…
15 Blurry Vision Causes
Dealing with blurry vision can be frustrating at best and even a little scary when it interrupts your daily life. While sudden blurry vision can be a sign of a stroke, brain tumor, or detached retina, which require urgent medical attention, most often, this fuzziness stems from common “refractive errors.” Refractive errors is simply the…
Contacts vs Glasses: What Most Patients Don’t Realize
Written by: Dr. Peyton Allen As an optometrist, one of the most common questions I’m asked is whether glasses or contact lenses provide better vision. While both are excellent options for correcting refractive error, there are important differences between them, particularly in how they work and why prescriptions are often not the same. In many…
WHEN WAS YOUR LAST EXAM?
Regular eye exams are critical for detecting diseases and conditions early. Early detection is often the key to effective treatment.
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