As we age, our eyes—like the rest of our bodies—begin to lose flexibility and strength. When this happens to the lens of the eye and its surrounding muscles, your lens will become stiff. This makes it harder to see close objects clearly because the eyes can't focus properly. It's a natural part of
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Presbyopia
Category: Common Eye Conditions, Age-Related
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Reading Glasses
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
During the normal aging process, components of your eyes change in shape and flexibility. This frequently corresponds to vision changes that may make it difficult to see close objects. Although not all adults experience these changes, many find that they need reading glasses as they get older. Visiting
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Lens Coatings
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
When you’re picking out a new pair of glasses, choosing the frames that best fit your face is just the beginning. After selecting your frames, you’ll need to choose the type of lens, lens material, and lens coating. With advances in eyeglass technology, there are several lens coating options to choose
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How to Read Prescriptions
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
Vision that is 20/20 describes a normal level of clarity and sharpness in your vision. This is called visual acuity. This measurement offers a way to compare the quality of your vision to a professional standard. Using this tool helps your eye care provider to accurately gauge whether you need corrective
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Bifocals & Multifocals
Category: Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Lenses
If you find yourself struggling to see both at far distances and nearby reading materials, then it may be time to consider bifocals. Your eye care provider and the trained optometry staff will work with you to determine the best way to meet your needs while helping you to look and feel your best. What
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Frequently Asked Questions
Category: Eyeglasses
Why do I need to see an eye care provider? Many “silent” diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetes, can only be detected through regular eye exams. When these conditions are discovered earlier rather than later, they become easier to treat or manage, allowing for better long-term preservation of eyesight.In
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What Is a Chalazion?
Category: Newsletters
Could that bump on your eyelid be caused by a chalazion?
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Reasons Why Your Eyelid is Swollen
Category: Newsletters
Are you wondering why you have a swollen eyelid?
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Different Types of Contact Lenses
Category: Newsletters
Do you know which type of contact lens is right for you?
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How Diet Affects Vision
Category: Newsletters
Want to protect your eyesight? Try making a few changes to your diet.
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What to Do When You Get Something in Your Eye
Category: Newsletters
Do you have something stuck in your eye? Try a few of these helpful tips.
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Poor Air Quality and Your Eyes
Category: Newsletters
Could poor air quality be the reason that your eyes hurt?
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How is Eye Pressure Measured?
Category: Newsletters
Do you know how your eye doctor measures the pressure inside your eye?
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Facts About Astigmatism
Category: Newsletters
Do you know how astigmatism can affect your vision?
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The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Periorbital Cellulitis
Category: Newsletters
Pain and swelling around your eye can be symptoms of periorbital cellulitis, an infection that warrants a visit to the eye doctor.
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What Are Eye Freckles and Are They Harmless?
Category: Newsletters
Have you been wondering if your eye freckle is a sign of a serious problem?
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