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Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common vision condition that affects millions of children worldwide. It causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear. In recent years, the prevalence of myopia among children has been increasing at an alarming rate. It is essential for parents and caregivers to understand the causes, […]

Many people prefer contact lenses over glasses. They don’t alter your appearance and they offer a more natural field of vision. They can also be a convenient option if you lead an active lifestyle and don’t want to worry about your glasses falling off, such as during a workout.  However, some people may experience dry […]

What is Keratoconus? Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease. With keratoconus, the cornea thins and begins to bulge. Over time, the natural shape of the cornea becomes more and more distorted, causing vision-related symptoms such as halos and glare, flares, smears, streaking, multiple images, overlapping images, and starbursts.  How Does Keratoconus Impact Daily Life? As […]

Keratoconus is a surprisingly common disease that results in an irregular cornea shape. While a normal cornea has an evenly rounded dome shape, a cornea affected by keratoconus becomes steeper and cone-like in shape. The conical shape distorts light and creates multiple focal points on the retina. Distorted light leads to distorted vision, with most […]

What is Cataract Surgery and Why is it Necessary? With cataracts affecting over 20 million people in the U.S. over age 40, it’s no surprise that cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in this country. In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, about 4 million U.S. patients have […]

Cataracts are a common age-related eye condition that can significantly impact your vision. As the natural lens of your eye becomes clouded, it can lead to blurred, distorted, or diminished sight. Cataract surgery is a highly effective and safe solution to restore clear vision, allowing you to regain the ability to perform everyday tasks with […]

Orthokeratology: A Non-Surgical Approach to Clear Vision What is Orthokeratology? Orthokeratology (ortho-k), also known as corneal refractive therapy, CRT, overnight vision correction, gentle vision shaping system, GVSS, or vision shaping treatment, VST, is a non-surgical vision correction option that eliminates the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. By wearing specially designed gas-permeable contact lenses […]

Colored contact lenses are a popular fashion accessory that can instantly transform your look. They come in a variety of colors and designs, and can be tinted, printed, or even hand painted. This allows you to experiment with different eye colors and enhance your natural beauty. Whether you want to go for a subtle change […]

Prism contact lenses are specialized contact lenses prescribed to individuals experiencing double vision (diplopia). These contact lenses correct double vision and refractive error to create clear, singular vision. They are a little known alternative to prism glasses. This article explains the purpose and function of prism contact lenses, how they work, conditions that may require […]

What is EVO ICL Surgery? EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) surgery is an advanced refractive eye procedure that corrects vision problems such as nearsightedness and astigmatism. It’s a surgical procedure our expert refractive surgeons have been carefully trained in, with excellent results.  Unlike LASIK, which reshapes the cornea, EVO ICL surgery involves implanting a small, […]