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Most Common Causes of Double Vision

Double vision, also medically known as diplopia, is when one sees a double image of something when there should only be one.  Sometimes these images can be on top of one another or side-by-side, or even a combination of both.  Double vision can affect one eye (monocular double vision) or both eyes (binocular double vision).  … Read more

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The Downside of Contact Lenses

Contacts are becoming increasingly popular among individuals who need to correct their vision. The appeal of not wearing glasses have led this trend, and many people think they’ll never go back to wearing glasses after trying on their first pair of contact lenses. However, as time goes on, they might be noticing some negative effects … Read more

How to Improve Your Night Vision

As you begin to age, the ability to see clearly at night can begin to deteriorate. This is a common condition referred to as night blindness (or nyctalopia). The good news is that there are some things that you can do to improve your night vision. For more questions regarding eye health and information on … Read more

Can Rubbing Your Eyes Harm Your Vision?

Rubbing your eyes are a natural reaction that just about everyone does.  Whether it’s because you feel like you have something in your eye, you just woke up, you are sleepy, or you feel like your eye is itchy, rubbing the eyes seems to be one of the only things that feels like an immediate … Read more

How iLASIK is Customized for You

If you are tired of depending on contacts and glasses, then you might be thinking of getting surgery to correct your vision. Improving your vision with Lasik surgery in Orange County can be a great option for some people and can even improve their quality of life. iLasik surgery is different from traditional types of … Read more

How Does Dry, Cold Weather Affect Our Eyes?

When the weather gets cold, we all remember to put on our scarves, boots and heavy coats. However, you may be forgetting to protect your eyes from the harsh weather as well. The winter season can bring about some uncomfortable and irritating symptoms for your eyes. If you ever feel like your eyes bother you … Read more

Eye Health: The Benefits of Crying

In today’s society, crying is often associated with a negative connotation. We try to avoid it at all costs and see it as a sign of weakness. Believe it or not, there are a multitude of reasons why crying can be beneficial to both your physical and mental health. For more information about vision health … Read more

7 Eye Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Whenever it comes to any kind of physical symptoms that you may experience, it can sometimes be difficult to know which symptoms are serious and which ones are temporary and may go away. For many people, it can be confusing about what warrants a trip to the emergency room, an urgent care facility, or a … Read more

Why Are You Seeing Stars?

Have you ever watched a cartoon and whenever a character hits their head, stars begin circling them and the character is usually a bit disoriented?  This isn’t just for comedic relief or animation.  Seeing stars in your vision is a real thing and is usually the result of some kind of head injury, trauma or … Read more

How Much of our Vision is Genetic?

Problems with vision can be caused by a wide array of factors. Many individuals with impaired vision suffer from impairment caused by a pre-existing genetic condition. Understanding your family history of problems with vision can best prepare you for potential outcomes in your own life. Listed below are the most common types of genetically linked … Read more