Glaucoma Glaucoma usually occurs when there is an increase of pressure within your eye, but can occur with normal eye pressure as well. This pressure causes damage to the optic nerve, which is the weakest part of your eye, leading to decreased peripheral vision and possibly blindness.
Spotlight on Blue Light Recent data is showing some evidence for the need for protection for our eyes during screen time. Ju...
Computer Vision Syndrome Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, is the number 1 complaint in the workplace and affects everyone wh...
Sleep Apnea & Glaucoma: There's a Link Is there a correlation between sleep apnea and glaucoma? Learn what studies are showing.
Why Do I Need an Injection in My Eye? Part 2 Why do I need a shot in my eye? Here are some eye problems that might require an injection as treatment.
Healthy Vision Tip: Wear Sunglasses (1) Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most important job is to protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Dry Eyes Or Allergies? Which Do I Have? What’s causing your red, itching eyes? Learn how dry eye and allergies can be treated for relief.
Why Do I Need an Injection in My Eye? Learn why your eye doctor might recommend an injection in your eye.
Newly Diagnosed with Glaucoma? Here are some treatment options. In the U.S., Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is by far the most common type of Glaucoma we treat.
The Three O's of Eye Care: Ophthalmologist, Optometrist and Optician Do you know the difference between an ophthalmologist, an optometrist and an optician?
Cataract Surgery and Life Expectancy
11 Fun and Fascinating Eye Facts Psst! What to learn 11 fun and fascinating things about your eyes?
Does coffee have an effect on your eyes? Does coffee have an effect on your eyes? Here’s what research is showing.
What Is Refraction And Why Doesn’t Insurance Always Cover It? Does your insurance cover refraction exam at your eye doctor's office?
Safely Viewing The Upcoming Solar Eclipse Don’t miss the August solar eclipse, but be sure to protect your eyes. Here are some tips.
Is Marijuana Good For Treating Glaucoma? Is marijuana recommended for glaucoma treatment? Find out what experts are saying.
I've been told there is blood in the back of my eye. What could it be? Learn how a retinal vein occlusion can affect your sight and why it needs to be checked.
4th of July: Be safe out there Fireworks can damage your eyes in a flash. Learn how to protect yourself from danger.
Make Eye Exams a Back-to-School Tradition (4) What should be #1 on your back-to-school list? Making sure your child can see!
Choosing The Right Eyeglass Frames For Your Face (1) Time to buy new eyeglass frames? Learn what might work best with your face shape!
6 Reasons Sunglasses Are Important In addition to looking great, sunglasses are an essential health accessory.
Can Dry Eyes Cause You To Tear? Did you know that dry eyes can cause tears? Learn how this and other things can cause you eyes to tear.
Should I Worry About Astigmatism? You hear the word astigmatism regularly, but what is it and how is it treated?
Should I Pay out of Pocket for Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery comes with options, but which one is right for you? Learn about some of your choices.
Why Do I have to Pay Out of Pocket for Cataract Surgery? Learn why paying extra out of pocket for cataract surgery might be the wise thing to do to improve your vision.
Are Daily Contact Lenses My Best Choice? Learn how switching to daily contact lenses might be the best solution for your vision needs.
Retinal Detachment - Symptoms, Signs and Treatment It's important to know the 3 "F's" of retinal detachments. Do you know them?
I Have Macular Degeneration - Should I Take Bilberry? I have macular degeneration – should I take bilberry to help protect my sight? Learn more today.
What Is A Wrinkle On The Retina? What is a wrinkle on the retina? Learn what can cause it and how it could affect your sight.
Tips For Holiday Eye Safety (1) Eye safety is important over the holidays. Here are some things you can do to stay safe.
Is it safe to use redness relief eye drops Is it safe to use ‘redness relief’ eye drops regularly? Here’s what you should know.
When Should I Stop Driving? When should you stop driving? Find out what an eye doctor recommends.
What are these 'floaters' I see in my eyes? Why do I see ‘floaters’ in my eyes and what causes them?
11 Bad Contact Lens Habits That Can Ruin Your Vision To help keep your eyes safe, here are 11 bad habits to avoid if you wear contact lenses.
The Aging Eye Educate yourself to understand treatment options, preventative care and how to maintain good healthy eyes in the aging process.
Current Treatment for Macular Degeneration What treatments are available for your macular degeneration? Your doctor will likely recommend one or more of these treatments.
Over 40 and can't read with my contacts, what can I do? What can you do when it becomes hard to read while wearing your contact lenses?
Do's and Don'ts of Contact Lens Care Learn why it's important for your eyes to use the proper contact lens solution.
Swimming and Contacts, Not a Good Mix Find out why you shouldn't go swimming with your contact lenses in in your eyes.
5 reasons not to buy your eyeglasses online While it can be tempting to buy glasses online, it's better to buy them in person from a professional. Find out why.
Keeping your glasses clean Keeping your glasses clean and clear.
What are the risk factors for dry eye? Dry eye affects millions of people. Learn about the risk factors.
What can I do for my red and itchy eyelids? Do you suffer from red, itchy, swollen eyelids? Learn what it is and what you can do.
I'm seeing jagged lines in my vision, what is it? Learn what can cause black spots or jagged white lines in your vision.
What is a "Progressive" lens and do I need one? Learn how progressive lenses can help you see better from any distance.
The Importance of Polarized Eye Wear During The Winter It's important to wear polarized sunglasses in the winter. Find out why.
Geriatric Vision Become aware of aging changes of the eye and learn preventative strategies for good ocular health.
Giving Back the Gift of Sight Becoming an organ donor restores sight to a blind person. Corneal surgeries have restored vision to millions
Eyes feel Like the Sahara Desert : What do I do? What can you do when your eyes feel like the Sahara Desert? Understanding the condition will help.
Halloween Hazards Halloween contacts can be fun, but also dangerous. Beware of the pitfalls of potential harm.
How to Put in DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Contact Lenses by Alcon (1) Putting your contact lenses in is easier than you think. Watch this short video to learn the proper way
Alcon Scientist discusses DAILIES TOTAL1 (1) Alcon Scientist discusses DAILIES TOTAL1
DAILIES TOTAL1 Shares Vision Innovation with Hendrick Motorsports’ Pit Crew Athletes (1) DAILIES TOTAL1 Shares Vision Innovation with Hendrick Motorsports’ Pit Crew Athletes
Alcon AIR OPTIX COLORS (1) Change your look with Alcon AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses
Bausch and Lomb PureVision 2 Multifocal (1) NEW PureVision2 For Presbyopia contact lenses provide clarity where it counts – in the real world.
Hygiene is critical to wearing your contact lenses (3) Caring for your contacts is very important for your eyes. Learn what you can do!
Thinking about contact lenses? Here are some important things to know (1) Are you considering contacts? Learn how they can improve your vision and how comfortable they can feel.
Maui Jim Lens Technology (1) PolarizedPlus2® technology goes beyond shielding your eyes from glare and harmful UV to reveal and enhance the world’s true vivid colors
Maui Jim - Protect Your View (1) Maui Jim - Protect Your View
Costa-Sunglasses: Beyond Polarized (1) Costa Sunglasses: Where Glare Goes To Die.
Hoya Sensity Light Reactive Lenses (1) HOYA Sensity photochromic lenses were developed to react consistently to light, UV and temperature.
Hoya Sensity photochromic lenses adapt to all light conditions (1) Sensity light-reactive lenses adapt to their surroundings so your eyes don’t have to: darken to sunglasses outdoors and back to full clarity indoors
Oakley Prizm Road Lenses: See What You've Been Missing (1) Prizm Road lenses help endurance athletes spot subtle changes in the texture of road surfaces, and see hazards more easily so they can react faster and perform at their best.
HOYA Recharge™ AR (1) Recharge™ AR treatment reduces eyestrain and fatigue caused by blue light waves (which you're staring at right now).
Testing Oakley Lenses at 102 MPH (1) Oakley's Factory Pilot Ryan Weber walks us through a series of tests highlighting the technological innovation in eyewear
Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Made by Hand - Lifetime Warranty (1) Yep, the Costa Del Mar lifetime warranty means you'll have your Costas for life.
HOYA Super HiVision EX3 (1) HOYA Super HiVision EX3 treatment allows more light to reach your eyes
Cataracts (1) As you age, your lens can become cloudy, this cloudiness is called a cataract.
Blepharitis (1) Blepharitis is a common problem for both children and adults. Long term effects can cause problems, so it is important to consult with your eye care provider.
Ultra-Violet Light (1) Get a good pair of sunglasses that provide both UVA and UVB protection your eyes will thank you.
Slit Lamp (1) The slit lamp is used by your eye doctor during a eye exam to view the front portion of your eye
Macular Degeneration (1) Macular degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss and blindness in individuals over the age of fifty.
Retinopathy (1) Retinopathy occurs when abnormal blood vessels leak fluid into the retina.
Intraocular lens (IOL) (1) The procedure of cataract removal and I-O-L implantation has one of the best success rates of all surgeries.
Polarized Lenses (1) If you drive or spend time outdoors, polarized lenses can give you clearer vision by enhancing contrast and eliminating glare.
Progressive Lenses (1) Progressive lenses provide multi-focal viewing power, enabling seamless focusing transitions.
Presbyopia (1) Presbyopia primarily affects people over the age of 40 and is not a disease.
Refractive Error (1) A refractive error occurs when light is not focused properly on the retina at the back of the eye.
Myopia and Hyperopia (1) There are two basic types of astigmatism; myopia and hyperopia. These two types affect up to one third of the population.
Flashes and Floaters For the most part, floaters and flashes are just an annoyance, but they can be signs of serious conditions such as retinal detachment.
Dry Eye Syndrome (1) Dry Eye Syndrome is characterized by itching, burning, gritty, red eyes. There are many causes for Dry Eye and, consequently there are many treatments.
Glaucoma (1) Glaucoma, often referred to as “the silent thief of sight”, can occur with no warning signs, pain or symptoms. It cannot be cured, but if detected early can be managed to limit its effects.
Anti-Reflective Lenses (1) One important lens coating option to consider is investing in an Anti-reflective coating, also known as AR coating.
Astigmatism (1) Astigmatism is characterized by an irregular curvature of the cornea. This type of disorder is also known as a refractive error.
Computer Vision Syndrome Computer Vision Syndrome, or CVS, is characterized by tired and sore eyes, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and general body fatigue.
How to insert contact lenses (1) Contacts are ready insertion once the contact lens is properly prepared it is time to insert the lens onto your eye.
How to remove contact lenses (1) To remove your contact lenses, first wash your hands with soap and water and then dry them with a lint free towel.
Dilation Exam - Closed Caption (1) The colored part of the eye is called the iris. It is composed of two muscles. The constrictor and the dilator.
Contact Lens Handling Closed Caption (1) Learn how to handle your contact lens by watching this video.
Corneal Molding or Ortho-K Closed Caption (1) Corneal Molding, also know as Ortho K is a non-surgical procedure used to reshape the cornea
Glaucoma Glaucoma, often referred to as “the silent thief of sight”, can occur with no warning signs, pain or symptoms. It cannot be cured, but if detected early can be managed to limit its effects.
Flashes and Floaters (1) For the most part, floaters and flashes are just an annoyance, but they can be signs of serious conditions such as retinal detachment.
Dry Eye Syndrome Dry Eye Syndrome is characterized by itching, burning, gritty, red eyes. There are many causes for Dry Eye and, consequently there are many treatments.
Computer Vision Syndrome Computer Vision Syndrome is characterized by sore eyes, headaches, neck and shoulder pain and body fatigue.
Presbyopia Presbyopia primarily affects people over the age of 40 and is not a disease.
Hyperopia Myopia (1) There are two basic types of astigmatism; myopia and hyperopia. These two types affect up to one third of the population.
Ultra-Violet Light (1) Get a good pair of sunglasses that provide both UVA and UVB protection, your eyes will thank you.
How to remove contact lenses (1) Watch this video to learn how to remove your contact lenses
How to insert contact lenses (1) Once the contact lens is properly prepared it is time to insert the lens onto your eye.
Polarized Sunglasses (1) If you drive or spend time outdoors, polarized lenses can give you clearer vision by enhancing contrast and eliminating glare.
Intraocular lens (IOL) (1) IOLs are the artificial lens implants that replace the eye’s natural lenses after cataract surgery
Macular Degeneration (1) Macular degeneration is a common cause of vision loss and blindness in people older than 50
Cataract Surgery (1) Cataract Surgery is the third most performed surgery in the United States.
Worst Toys for Kids: Eye Safety Be aware of toys that can be unsafe for kid’s eyes: See the list to avoid here
Macular Mojito and Cataract Cocktails Eye diseases can be prevented by good nutrition, vitamins, smoking cessation, UV protection, and regular check ups.
Through a Mother’s Eyes Emotional and social benefits can derived through looking into a mother’s eyes.
Texting, Driving, and your Vision Texting, driving, and your vision. Understanding the role of our eyesight while driving
5 Things to Know About Safety and Your Eyes Learn 5 ways to protect your eyesight and minimize injury through protective eyewear and UV protection.
Spotlight on Blue Light If you put on sun screen to protect your skin, do you put on lenses to protect your eyes from screen time?
Retinopathy - Closed Caption (1) Retinopathy occurs when abnormal blood vessels leak fluid into the retina
LASIK - Closed Caption (1) LASIK is relatively painless and you usually achieve better vision as soon as the next day.
