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Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?

A child smiling during a slit-lamp eye exam to find out if their myopia has gotten worse.

Myopia, more commonly called nearsightedness, can affect people of all ages. It’s an extremely common vision problem known to make seeing at a distance much more difficult. But myopia isn’t just about vision. It can have lasting impacts on a child’s eye health. Myopia tends to develop in early school-age years. Then, it progresses until […]

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What Is Usually the First Sign of Glaucoma?

A close-up image of an older patient during an eye exam to test for signs of glaucoma.

Glaucoma doesn’t always make its presence obvious—at least, not in the beginning. However, if left unnoticed, glaucoma can slowly cause permanent damage to your vision. It’s a complicated eye condition, and to manage glaucoma, you’ll need professional support. The first sign of glaucoma is often a subtle loss of peripheral vision. This tends to happen […]

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Can You Be Nearsighted and Farsighted?

a young patient wearing glasses squints to read a book, experiencing blurred near vision

There are different types of refractive errors, like nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). These happen when the shape of the eye causes light to focus in the wrong place on the retina. You can’t have nearsightedness and farsightedness in the same eye, but one eye can be nearsighted while the other is farsighted, leading to vision challenges at multiple distances. […]

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Can Cataracts Come Back?

Close up of a man's cataract eye.

Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide, particularly as they age. Characterized by a clouding of the lens, cataracts can significantly impair vision, making daily activities challenging.
Fortunately, cataract surgery has become a routine procedure with high success rates. But one question often arises: Can cataracts come back after surgery? The answer is no—cataracts cannot come back once they are surgically removed. However, a condition called posterior capsule opacification (PCO) can occur, which may cause similar symptoms, but also is treatable.
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What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?

A man working at his computer taking off his glasses to rub his eyes due to meibomian gland dysfunction.

A gritty, burning, stinging sensation in the eyes—that’s a tell-tale sign of meibomian gland dysfunction. This common condition quickly leads to dried-out burning eyes that leave you wanting to try anything to find relief. Meibomian gland dysfunction develops when the glands responsible for oil production become impacted in some way. This significantly reduces the quality […]

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What are MiSight Contact Lenses?

A child learns to put in contacts for myopia control

Myopia or nearsightedness is increasingly a global concern, with more and more children every year exhibiting signs of the condition. Unsurprisingly, many parents are interested in controlling their child’s myopia and preventing it from getting any worse.  But what kinds of options are available for myopia control? Today, we’re going to look at one specific […]

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