Am I a Candidate for Prism Glasses?

If you experience double vision, you see two images of one object. If you have the condition, you may benefit from prism eyeglasses. The glasses help correct double vision or diplopia by aligning the two images, thus correcting the problem. 

Is It Seasonal Allergies or Dry Eye?

These two conditions have similar symptoms with various underlying causes. In some cases, eye allergies can cause dry eye.

What Happens When Glaucoma Goes Untreated?

Glaucoma is a disease that can easily creep up on an individual without warning. This is the reason people refer to it as the sneaky thief of sight. The disease does not have early symptoms. This means that most people do not realize they have glaucoma until it is too late. 

Tips for Managing Dry Eye in the Winter

Most people tend to link winter weather to dry, itchy skin. Unfortunately, many do not know that cold season can have similar negative effects on their eyes. Winter dry eye can become a serious long-term issue that can affect the health of your eyes.

Why Are Diabetic Eye Exams Important?

Diabetes not only affects your body, but it can also do profound damage to your eyes. It increases the risk of you getting eye diseases and conditions like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. If you do not get regular diabetic eye exams, you may not be able to detect your vision deteriorating. The early stages of conditions like diabetic retinopathy show no symptoms or change of vision.

Diagnosing and Treating Dry Eye

Dry eye is a condition that occurs due to the tear duct's inability to produce adequate lubrication. This is caused by the production of poor-quality tears or an inadequate supply. There are different reasons why tears can be unstable or inadequate. If the eyes fail to produce tears as required, it can lead to dry eyes. 

When to Start Pediatric Eye Exams

A pediatric eye exam is a necessary assessment of a child’s vision and eye health. It is performed by a pediatric optometrist or ophthalmologist. The brief examination performed during a vision screening is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye examination. 

How Do I Know If I Have Eyelash Mites?

How often do you wake up with itchy, scratchy, and burning eyes? Do you know that eight-legged creatures could be currently living on your eyelashes?

BVD, Dizziness, and Vertigo: How the Eyes and Ears Work Together

Did you know that 20 percent of people in the United States have binocular visual dysfunction (BVD)? It's a common condition where your eyes have trouble teaming up together to create one clear image. If you experience blurred vision, headaches, light sensitivity, dizziness, motion sickness, and anxiety, you may have BVD. This visual problem can make simple everyday tasks like reading, driving, or computer use difficult, significantly affecting your quality of life. 

Neck Pain Due to Eye Misalignment and How NeuroVisual Medicine Works

A surprisingly large percentage of people experience neck pain that inhibits their daily activities. Did you know that eye misalignment can lead to tension in the neck? Often, neck pain results from sleeping in an inappropriate position for your neck muscles. Sometimes, you may experience neck pain after a car accident.

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