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Myopia • May 10, 2021

What Causes Myopia?

The drastic increase in the number of children diagnosed with myopia during the past decade is astonishing — but is it surprising? Not really. When you analyze the causes of myopia, it becomes clear why more and more children are becoming affected by this progressive eye disease. What Is Myopia? Myopia, often referred to as…

Contact Lenses, Eye Care • May 3, 2021

Our Specialty Contact Lenses: What They Are and How They Work

If you do not want to wear eyeglasses, contact lenses are a great option. However, general contacts are not for everyone, and you may need specialty contacts if you have particular health conditions or difficult-to-fit eyes. If you are unfamiliar with these contact lenses, consider this your guide to our specialty contact lenses, including what…

Myopia • April 30, 2021

Long Term Health Concerns for Untreated Myopia

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is an eye condition affecting people worldwide, and many wear corrective lenses to correct this issue. Proper management can help you to see clearly, but what are the risks if your myopia is left untreated? Untreated myopia can significantly increase your risk of several serious eye conditions. Continue reading to…

Eye Care • April 6, 2021

5 Facts About Myopia You Probably Didn’t Know

As time goes on, chances are you probably know someone who has myopia – whether your child, a friend, family member or yourself. But how much do you really know about this eye disease? Some parents expect that simply receiving a pair of glasses for their child is the only way of dealing with the…

Eye Care • February 10, 2021

15 Signs You Should See an Eye Doctor

Regular eye exams form a critical part of keeping your vision healthy. For children, there’s good reason to keep it frequent, especially from ages 6 - 19; they need a proper pediatric eye exam annually to monitor for healthy eye development. Once your eyes have grown to full size by adulthood, you…

Myopia • January 5, 2021

Are Myopia Management Contact Lenses Safe for Children?

We meet dozens of parents and children every day who come in for eye exams, myopia treatments and other services. During these visits, we welcome and address questions or concerns that parents have about their child’s eye health. Because certain myopia treatments include contact lens wear, many parents ask whether they're safe to wear…

Dry Eye • January 4, 2021

The Do’s and Don’ts of Dry Eye

Dry is something many Americans suffer from, affecting over 16 million people. Unfortunately, there’s no single, root cause for dry eye and no real cure either. But the right dry eye treatments can provide a lot of relief. An optometrist providing dry eye therapy can help you craft a plan for dry eye relief, but…

Myopia • December 3, 2020

5 Ways to Get Your Kids Outdoors This Winter and Save Their Vision

Just because the weather is cooling down, it doesn’t mean that your kids should be kept indoors all winter long. In fact, there are many reasons to have them spend time outdoors, not least of which is to protect your child’s vision. Studies show that children who spend time playing outdoors in the sunshine experience…

Myopia • November 4, 2020

FDA-Approved MiSight Contact Lenses Do Wonders in Reducing Myopia Progression!

If there is one thing that eye health professionals agree on, it’s that myopia is an eye disease of growing proportions. Having myopia as a child significantly increases the risk of developing sight-threatening conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal detachment later in life. Even children with low levels of myopia have a greater risk…

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