2016

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 

Healthy Choices Can Lead To Healthier Eyes

Did you know that there are some lifestyle changes that you can make that can help protect the health of your eyes? There are a number of health problems that may cause vision deterioration, and some people may even be genetically predisposed to vision problems. However, there are many people who damage their eyes as a result of poor lifestyle choices. The following suggestions can be implemented by most people and could result in healthier eyes. Read More 

What You Should Know About Ocular Migraines

If you experience temporary disturbances in your vision, you might have what is called an ocular migraine. Unlike traditional headaches and migraines, these types of migraines do not cause you any pain. Instead, it affects how well you can see for a short period of time. Here is more information about ocular migraines. How do you know it is an ocular migraine? The main way to tell you are suffering from an ocular migraine is that you have the visual disturbances that come from a migraine, but you don't have the typical migraine pain. Read More