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Man rubbing irritated eyes outdoors during spring allergy season

Dry Eyes, Eye Conditions • June 11, 2025

Can Allergies Cause Dry Eyes?

Itchy, watery, or irritated eyes during allergy season can be more than just a nuisance—they might also be a sign of dry eye. If you’re experiencing allergy-related eye irritation, a thoughtful and personalized approach to diagnosis and treatment can help bring relief and protect your long-term eye health. Today’s dry eye treatments go far beyond…

Young child applying a contact lens while lying on a bed with lens supplies and a mirror

Children’s Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Eye Exams, Myopia • May 29, 2025

What Are the Benefits of MiSight Contacts?

If your child is struggling to see distant objects clearly, they may have myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness. Myopia often develops in early childhood, which is why routine eye exams are so important for early detection and proactive myopia control. While standard glasses and contact lenses correct vision, they don’t stop myopia from getting worse.…

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

Myopia • February 3, 2025

Does Myopia Get Worse With Age?

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…

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

Eye Conditions, Eye Diseases, Eye Health • February 3, 2025

What Is Usually the First Sign 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…

A young adult working at their laptop, rubbing their eyes in frustration due to eye strain.

Neurolens • February 3, 2025

What Is Neurolens?

We’re all exposed to screens in our day-to-day lives. It’s almost unavoidable no matter where you go, and now, more people are dealing with eye strain than ever. But what if there was a way to enjoy comfortable vision at your computer—all with a pair of specialty glasses? Enter Neurolens, a blend of technology and…

A person sitting at the computer struggling from a headache caused by dry eyes

Dry Eyes • December 17, 2024

Can Dry Eyes Cause Headaches

Imagine your eyes feeling scratchy and uncomfortable, making it hard to focus. That discomfort can sometimes extend beyond just your vision, manifesting as headaches that linger throughout your day. When dry eyes don’t get the lubrication they need, you might strain to see clearly, leading to tension and discomfort that radiates into your head. This…

an older patient receives their routine eye exam to check for signs of glaucoma

Eye Diseases • December 17, 2024

Is Glaucoma Hereditary?

Age and genetics are both primary factors for developing specific types of glaucoma. A family history of glaucoma can increase your risk of developing it yourself. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, posing significant risks to vision unless properly managed. Routine eye exams help detect issues early and preserve your sight. What Is Glaucoma?…

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

Eye Health, Myopia • November 22, 2024

Can You Be Nearsighted and Farsighted?

Refractive errors occur when the shape of your eye prevents light from focusing properly on the retina. This can lead to blurry vision at certain distances, which can be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. There are different types of refractive errors, like nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). These happen when the shape of the…

Cataracts, Eye Diseases • November 6, 2024

Can Cataracts Come Back?

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…

An optician helps a lady try on new eyeglasses.

Glasses • September 26, 2024

How Should Glasses Fit My Face?

When it comes to glasses, they should not only help you see clearly, but should also complement your style and comfortably fit your face. Consulting your eye doctor or optician is the best way to ensure that the frame and lens choice are right for you. Ill-fitted glasses can cause discomfort, poor vision, and even…

Neurolens: Relief for Eye Strain & Headaches

Do your eyes feel exhausted after a long day looking at screens? Does your neck ache, or do you get frequent headaches? We want to help!

Neurolens glasses are designed to correct subtle misalignments in your eyes that can cause eye strain, headaches, light sensitivity, and aching shoulders. For many of our patients, the relief of wearing Neurolenses makes a major difference in their quality of life every single day.

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