Eyeglasses, Eyewear, Sunglasses, Contact Lenses, Glasses

Lasik eye surgery is performed by using a laser to reshape the cornea from under the corneal flap. A very specific type of laser is used in this procedure. The purpose of having this surgery done is to improve vision and correct refractive errors. Having Lasik eye surgery performed can reduce or eliminate the need for eyeglasses or the need for contact lenses. In the procedure, the front covering of the eye (the cornea) is reshaped. (more…)

From the strange realms of the eye world comes a new procedure where a tooth is pulled from a patients mouth and inserted into their eye. Even though it sounds like a scene from Rocky Mountain Horror Show, it is a serious new technique that may help restore vision to a number of people who are functionally blind. (more…)

Glaucoma is a complex disease caused by multiple factors. In plain English, that means it is not one disease and not caused by one factor only. Recent knowledge has made us acutely aware that eye pressure is not the determining factor in the diagnosis of glaucoma. When the pressure inside the eye was above 21 in the past glaucoma was thought to be present. Today we know that some individuals will never develop glaucoma even though their eye pressure readings may stay in the 30′s while other patients cannot tolerate normal pressures without sustaining sight loss. (more…)

One day Acuvue contacts are something of a niche product. These are my favorite contacts in nearly thirty years of wearing contacts. They work best in some cases, but there’s a price to pay. Here’s what I mean… (more…)

Most of us are still using the reducing prismatic rear-view mirror designs in our cars that we move to a different position at night. This adjustment greatly reduces the glare from the headlights of automobiles behind us. With the advent of xenon headlights, the illumination increased up to threefold making the glare even worse. Many cars now incorporate leveling systems to help reduce this problem but night glare is still a serious safety issue. (more…)

Living with Type I diabetes, I follow a specific treatment protocol, and a key member of my medical team is my eye doctor. I just had my third annual visit with him, and I realized there’s a lot to learn from how this man runs his business. (more…)

Our vision holds dear to us. We have treasured so many memories because we are able to see them. We learn to appreciate the gift of nature because we value the gift of seeing. We thank our vision because without it, we can’t see life in a beautiful way. Nobody wants to live in darkness. So in turn, it is important that we take good care of it. (more…)

From the time we are in Kindergarten, we are encouraged to take care of our eyes and among many other things, we are told that we should visit the Optometrist (Eye Doctor) on a regular basic. (more…)

About 15 years ago I started wearing disposable contact lenses. When I did that, the eye doctor told me that there was in fact a front and back to the lens, but that the only way to tell which was which was to put it in my eye and then see how it felt. If it set comfortably on my eye, it was in right. If it slipped around a bit, it was backwards. (more…)

The first thing we do–let’s sue all the eye doctors. This 21st Century update on Shakespeare’s famous quotation accurately sums up the attitude of many who have had a less than optimal medical outcome for their eye condition. (more…)

There are times when we fail to take good care of our eyes until we notice some unusual changes that are taking place with our vision and eye structures. If it becomes annoying that’s the only time we seek professional help from our eye doctor. (more…)

Free treatment for lazy eye? Well, free eye care is worth what it costs, but a simple eye drop prescription may be able to save you a thousand dollars or more in treatment fees. That’s equivalent to a lot of free office visits.
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The sudden appearance of a red spot on the white of your eye can be very unnerving as it appears that the eye is bleeding. When it materializes without a history of trauma or other health problems, there is usually not a serious problem. Still, is hard to imagine anything more disturbing to look at than a blood red eye. (more…)