The history of optometry is rich and full of events, people, organizations, and stories. Many significant histories document, in detail, the development of optometry and ophthalmology, and how it has led to today’s eye care advancements. Early Modern Optometry: Foundations One of the first figures associated with the invention of spectacles was the thirteenth century … Read more
Choosing to receive laser eye surgery is a big step in your journey to better vision. But choosing whether to receive traditional laser surgery or custom LASIK surgery is another decision you need to make. Both traditional and custom LASIK options are sound investments, but LASIK is known to cost more; at least the rate … Read more
As we age, the protein in our eyes’ lenses begins to clump and obscure our vision: this is called a cataract. Cataracts are the primary cause of vision loss worldwide. It is imperative to have them treated and surgically corrected before they become severe. And while there are several cataract surgery options, refractive cataract surgery … Read more
What is iLasik and is it Right for You? Are you tired of fumbling around with your glasses, or paying for new contact lenses? iLasik may be able to help. iLasik is a laser vision correction surgery that’s been available since 2001. In all those years, the procedure has been performed on millions of patients … Read more
The Benefits of Monovision Correction If you struggle with close-up vision, you may benefit from monovision correction. Monovision correction is a way to treat an eye condition that occurs quite commonly: presbyopia. With this eye condition, people have issues seeing objects from up close. Your eye doctor can come up with an individualized plan that … Read more
Eye Floaters: The Causes and What You Can Do Ever experience small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision? These are called eye floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank white wall or blue sky. They can appear as black or gray dots or threadlike stands … Read more
Amblyopia also known as lazy eye, is often commonly found in children. As the most often recorded visual impairment, it is often treatable and many tend to go on and live their lives with healthy vision. If you feel like your child is suffering from amblyopia, there are options for them to receive care and … Read more
Myopia, also known as near nearsightedness, is one of the most common eye disorders. As a result, there are many options to correct myopia, including surgical procedures. These surgical procedures generally fall under the category of laser eye surgery. There are several options within laser eye surgery that can be used to correct myopia. With … Read more
Low vision is a degenerative ocular disease that causes a loss of vision that is not correctable using prescription glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. In fact, there is no medical cure at all. A person with low vision may find it difficult to accomplish everyday activities such as reading, driving and facial recognition. Although … Read more
Two of the most common eyesight problems are nearsightedness and farsightedness. Both conditions can cause long-term vision impairment and are considered refractive disorders. Also known as myopia, nearsightedness causes objects that are far away to be viewed as blurry. Farsightedness, know as hyperopia, causes nearby objects to appear blurred. Both conditions, which are very common, … Read more