Few sports are as physically and visually demanding as hockey. Hitting or blocking a puck moving as fast as 100 MPH requires split-second timing, which relies on your brain and body’s ability to instantly react […]
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is so common that many people ignore it or try to soothe their dry, gritty, irritated eyes with over-the-counter remedies. But early diagnosis and treatment of DES by an eye doctor […]
Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disease that causes the cornea (the front part of the eye) to thin and warp out of shape. Without treatment, the condition can result in vision loss. While the exact […]
A recent poll conducted by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital asked parents of 3-18 year-olds several questions about their children’s eye health. The results showed that despite having some basic knowledge of pediatric eye care, […]
Protect Your Eyes With These Contact Lens Safety Tips Contact lenses have an excellent safety record – as long as the wearer carefully follows their eye doctor‘s instructions. October is Contact Lens Safety Month, so […]
If you’re over the age of 40 and it’s become harder to read books, merchandise labels, messages on your phone or small fonts on your computer, you’re in good company! Age-related farsightedness, a condition called […]
Glaucoma is often associated with adults. In rare cases, however, a child can be born with glaucoma, or the condition can develop later in childhood. Childhood glaucoma— also referred to as congenital glaucoma, pediatric, or […]
What Is Progressive Myopia? Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive error that causes blurred distance vision. It occurs when the eyeball grows too long, causing light to focus in front of the retina instead of […]
During October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we want our patients to know how breast cancer treatment may affect their eyes and vision. Though eye problems aren’t a common side effect, it’s important to […]
In our grandparents’ generation, people would say “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Now, in the digital age, “Too much screen time today, and your eyesight will pay” is the new medical catchphrase. […]