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Dry eyes or dry eye syndrome isn’t limited to the summer. In fact, every patient with this condition is different, and some will experience dry eyes worse in the winter than during the warmer, summer months. Here’s what you need to know about dry eyes and why some people may find their symptoms getting worse during the winter.

Halloween is just around the corner, and while you might be expecting some frightening celebrations, you don’t want to experience anything that might put your health at risk. Fortunately, you can keep your Halloween free from eye-related horrors by following our helpful advice.

Myopia is a very common refractive eye condition and the leading reason why people are recommended to wear prescription lenses, either in the form of glasses or contact lenses. Myopia is also the most common reason for patients to undergo laser eye surgery, which can be performed once their prescription is stable.  

Dry eyes are an extremely common problem. In fact, most of us will have at least one episode of dry eyes during our lifetime. If we are fortunate, it will resolve itself – often without us even realizing that we have been affected. However, for several patients, the effect that their dry eyes have on their day to day life is significant enough to warrant a visit to their eye doctor to get treatment to alleviate their symptoms.

Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a very common eye condition that causes objects in the distance to appear blurred and out of focus, while those nearby can be seen clearly. It occurs when there is a problem with the way that light passes through the eyes to the retina, which is responsible for receiving the light and turning it into a signal that our brain interprets as a message.

With summer arriving, you are probably wearing your sunglasses more than normal. But did you know that you would benefit from wearing your sunglasses all year round? Or that wearing the wrong sunglasses could put you at risk of developing eye diseases because they have been overexposed to UV radiation?

Instead of buying a new pair of eyeglasses through a vision expert, a lot of people are now considering ordering online. These websites claim to provide lower prices and faster delivery. However, the drawbacks of this growing trend are more significant than any benefit they claim to offer.

Our eyes are so important, it is essential that we take care of them properly. This article will provide you with tips for choosing the right optometrist.

Also known as near-sightedness, myopia is the most common refractive eye condition in the world, affecting an estimated one in three U.S. adults. For some patients, myopia causes little interruption to their day to day lives and they may not even need to rely on corrective solutions. However, for others, their myopia is a significant problem that is also putting them at risk of developing other eye issues which could further compromise their vision in the future.

Nearsightedness, also referred to as myopia, is the most common visual acuity problem in the United States. Although most people have heard of nearsightedness, many people still lack the knowledge to understand exactly what it is and what it can mean for their current and long-term vision. Here’s what you need to know about the causes and symptoms of this extremely common visual condition.