Amblyopia and Lazy Eye are Preventable

Amblyopia and Lazy Eye are Preventable

Childhood is an important time for growth and physical development.  The eyes and the visual system are no exception during this critical developmental period.  Children need to get their eyes checked on a regular basis to ensure that amblyopia (also known...
Don’t be Fooled by Online Eye Exams

Don’t be Fooled by Online Eye Exams

In today’s fast-paced society, accessibility and convenience are key: groceries can be delivered right to your door, bills can be easily paid online… even eye exams can be done online from the convenience of your own home.  Online eye exams may sound like they...

Macular Degeneration: What You Need to Know

The small area of the retina that is responsible for clear central vision and our ability to see detail is called the macula.  In age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD or ARMD, the macula becomes damaged, resulting in central vision loss. Macular...
What’s that lump or bump on my eye?

What’s that lump or bump on my eye?

Have you ever had a lump or bump on your eyelid?  These little things can be quite bothersome.  Whether it is painful, irritating, or simply a cosmetic annoyance, an eyelid bump can be addressed by your eye care provider.     What Is a Stye? A...
Are Scleral Lenses Right for You?

Are Scleral Lenses Right for You?

What are Scleral Lenses? The newest technology and research in contact lens wear and development has focused on scleral contact lenses, which are gas-permeable lenses that are large enough to cover the entire cornea and rest comfortably on the white portion of the...

What’s that floating spot in my vision?

  A common complaint brought to eye doctors is “What’s that floating spot in my vision?” The technical term for this is a posterior vitreous detachment, but the layman’s term is a “floater.”  They can present in a variety of ways;...