How to address farsightedness
Farsightedness is a condition that can occur that results in blurred vision with items that are close up and clearer vision with objects that are further away. This condition affects over 14 million American adults in the United States. Also known as hyperopia or “hyperopic vision,” this condition can be easily addressed with corrective lenses…
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What is nearsightedness and how is it corrected?
Your eyes play an important role in your everyday life. When problems arise, it can significantly impact your quality of life. Patients who have certain eye conditions, including nearsightedness or “myopia,” will want to speak to an eye professional to get a proper diagnosis and discuss treatment options. What is myopia? Myopia is a common…
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Aging eyes and senior eye care
Cataracts, Eye Exam, Macular Degeneration, Vision Disorders
Over the years, the eyes can change dramatically. Several conditions can develop with time, especially if the eyes have been injured. However, differences in eye vision become more prominent as one ages. Adult patients over the age of 40 experience more rapid changes to their eyes due to the natural process of aging, and should…
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What can cause low vision and how can it be addressed?
While most issues and common concerns with the vision may include poor vision that can be corrected with contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses, there are other sight loss concerns that may not be improved in this manner. These conditions are commonly referred to as “low vision.” Low vision is not complete blindness, but is the…
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Keratitis: Dangerous Inflammation
As you get older, you start noticing those little aches and issues that people older than you have been mentioning for years. Waking up with a crick in the neck becomes more common, and a loss of flexibility seems impossible to avoid. Especially when it comes to our eyes, those things that help us navigate…
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Do I have a Stye?
So often do we forget how awesome our eyes are. We play sports, squint in bright light, drive in the dark, and work in the garden usually without any fuss. We’re able to see what we need to, whether it’s a small detail in a piece of art or a large pattern of buildings on…
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