Battling dry eyes in cold weather is an unfortunate side effect of mother nature. While those who have chronic dry eye syndrome experience symptoms year-round, the discomfort can worsen in the dryness of winter. Common dry eye symptoms include red eyes, burning, stinging, itchiness, the feeling that something is in the eyes, light sensitivity, contact […]
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Changes in the eyes alert us to vision problems but did you know that even when no symptoms are present, your eyes may act as an early warning system to indicate other health problems in the body? Your vision has a lot to say about your overall health. Regular eye exams can provide early detection […]
Read MoreDry eye occurs when the quantity and/or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated. This condition is common, affecting millions of adults in the United States. The risk of developing dry eye increases with advancing age. Although dry eye is generally more of an annoyance than cause for concern, […]
Read MoreIf you’ve ever looked closely at your eye glass prescription, you’ve probably wondered what the numbers and terms mean. In order to be interpreted worldwide, eyeglass prescriptions are written in a standardized format with common notations. Notable terms include: Sphere (SPH) – The term “sphere” means that the correction for nearsightedness or farsightedness is spherical, equal […]
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