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Signs Of Glaucoma And How It Can Be Treated

Glaucoma is an eye condition in which you slowly lose your vision over time. The condition affects those typically over the age of 60, although it could affect anyone of any age. Glaucoma can occur over time and is rarely a sudden vision loss. Glaucoma is caused by pressure on the eye, which can be measured by your optometrist. When you go to the optometrist for your eye exam, as you get older, this is something your optometrist will test you for. Read More 

Love To Travel? Then You Need Laser Eye Surgery!

Eyesight is one of the senses that people rely on most. Unfortunately, a lot of people suffer from near or farsightedness that can compromise the quality of their eyesight. Correcting these problems with contact lenses or glasses is an option, but these corrective devices can be a real pain for people who love to travel. Investing in corrective laser eye surgery can be a safe and effective way to ensure you see clearly as you travel the world. Read More 

Faqs About Preseptal Cellulitis

Preseptal cellulitis is a bacterial infection that commonly affects children. Left untreated, the condition can impact your child's vision. To help protect your child's vision, here is what you need to know about preseptal cellulitis. What Is Preseptal Cellulitis? Preseptal cellulitis is an infection of the eyelid. The infection is most likely the result of exposure to bacteria, such as staphylococcus. The bacteria usually enters the eyelid through a scratch. Another infection or minor injury can sometimes lead to the development of preseptal cellulitis. Read More 

Recovery From Cataract Surgery: What To Expect

As you age, you will have a good chance of developing a cataract. In some instances, you will never need corrective surgery because the cataract does not drastically affect your vision. For many other Americans, a cataract will limit their vision so much that surgery on one or both eyes is necessary. Although this surgery is generally safe and greatly improves vision, the recovery process does take some time. If you are having cataract surgery, you need to prepare yourself for the aftermath. Read More 

Hybrid Contact Lenses: The Ideal For People With Astigmatism

If your eyesight troubles include astigmatism, you probably have a hard time having your vision corrected to the point of crisp, clear vision all the time. Astigmatism is caused when the curvature of your cornea distorts the way the light hits the back eye, making your vision blurry or distorted. You may have tried contacts a few times, only to be disappointed with them. There is a new option available in contact lenses that should provide you with the vision you want and without all the problems. Read More