Family Eye Concerns

When parents learn that their child may require glasses or contacts to help with their vision and eye health, it can be difficult to navigate your options. The fact is, the costs associated with eyewear can quickly become prohibitive. But, beyond finding an affordable option, there are a host of additional factors that parents shouldContinue reading “Family Eye Concerns”

Happy Birthday, Herman Snellen

Herman Snellen might not be a name instantly recognizable to you, but if you’ve ever attended an eye test you’ll definitely be familiar with his work, even if you don’t realize it. Mr. Snellen is responsible for the creation of the famous eye chart that adorns every optometrist’s wall. He is remembered as an innovatorContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Herman Snellen”

LASIK Surgery and Dry Eyes

Dry eye is common after LASIK vision correction surgery. In fact, research shows that almost half the patients who undergo LASIK have some degree of dry eyes following the procedure, and symptoms sometimes can persist for weeks, months or even longer. But to keep the problem in perspective, many people who seek LASIK already have dry eyes. As an example, contactContinue reading “LASIK Surgery and Dry Eyes”

Can Shingles Affect the Eyes?

Shingles is a disease caused by a virus. You may already know that it causes a rash and can be very painful. Shingles usually occurs on the upper body, but sometimes affects the face. If it does, shingles can get into the eye and cause serious vision problems. How shingles can get into your eyesContinue reading “Can Shingles Affect the Eyes?”