VUITY™ Eye Drops for Presbyopia You may have heard the news about a new eye care drop called VUITY™. This prescription medication was recently approved to treat age-related Blurry Near Vision (presbyopia) in adults, and it is the only medication on the market approved for this use. But is VUITY™ right for you? Let’s find […]
What are Occupational Lenses, and Are They for Me? With so much of our work and free time spent on computers and handheld digital devices, it is no surprise that complaints of digital eye strain are on the rise. Occupational lenses, often called workspace, computer, or intermediate lenses, are a type of corrective lens designed […]
Marijuana and Glaucoma In 2014 Alaska passed ballot Measure 2, making it the third US state to legalize the production, sale, and use of Marijuana. Before it received legal status for recreational use, Marijuana was legalized for medicinal purposes in 1998. One of the medical diagnoses that is often associated with Marijuana is Glaucoma. But […]
Heterochromia Heterochromia Iridum, also called Heterochromia Iridis or simply Heterochromia, is a condition in which a person has different colored eyes. In fact, the word Heterochromia directly translates from Latin to mean “different” (hetero) “colors” (chromia). This condition is rare, affecting less than 200,000 people worldwide. In this blog, we’ll discuss different types of heterochromia, […]
Eye Injury Prevention and First Aid Eye injuries are one of the most common reasons for a trip to the eye doctor, but most eye injuries are preventable. In this blog, we’ll discuss eye injury prevention and first aid, as well as when you should call your eye doctor, or visit the emergency room. Preventing […]
Arcus Senilis Arcus Senilis, also referred to as Corneal Arcus, is a common eye condition that often affects people as they age. It is not usually a cause for concern, but it can sometimes be an indication of health conditions. In this blog, we’ll discuss the risk factors for Arcus Senilis and when you should […]
So you’re 40 now-A guide to Presbyopia for millennials (and everyone else!) Millennials are defined as anyone born between 1981 and 1996, which means that some of the oldest millennials, sometimes referred to as Geriatric Millennials, began turning 40 this year! Around age 40, many people begin to notice changes in their eyes, most notably […]
Why Contact Lenses and Water Don’t Mix If you wear contact lenses, you may find yourself tempted to keep them in while you swim or shower. While contacts are a versatile way to correct your vision in situations where glasses might not be practical, it is not safe to wear contact lenses in situations where […]
Choosing the Right Contact Lenses Contact lenses have come a long way over the decades. Improvements in technology have significantly improved comfort and convenience for contact lens wearers, but with so many options available it can be difficult to know which lenses are right for you. In this blog, we’ll discuss the many types of […]
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