Swollen eyelids are often a symptom of an underlying problem or a reaction to allergens, bacteria or viruses. These, however, are things you should not ignore in order to avoid further complications. Insight Vision Center Optometry, a scleral lenses specialist, lists four reasons your eyelids are bulging.
3 Common Myths About Orthokeratology
Eyeglasses are the traditional corrective eyewear for people with vision problems. This eyewear, however, can obstruct your peripheral vision and is prone to falling off or breaking when you participate in sports and other outdoor activities. As an alternative, many people switch to contact lenses. Some of them, however, don’t feel comfortable wearing contact lenses […]
4 Ways You Are Unconsciously Damaging Your Eyes
Caring for your eyes is important to maintaining clear and healthy vision. Some people, however, aren’t aware of how they can damage their eyes. Insight Vision Center, a vision therapy clinic, lists four habits that can impair your eyesight.
Correcting Nearsightedness: Is Ortho-K Right for You?
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, affects over 40% of the population in the country, and that’s expected to grow by up to 50% by 2050. This vision condition occurs when the shape of the eye causes light rays to refract incorrectly, which makes distant objects look blurred. People with myopia may find it difficult to […]
Kerasoft IC and NovaKone lenses for patients with Keratoconus, Pellucid Marginal Degeneration, and other Corneal Irregularities
I’m very fortunate to be able to treat so many patients with keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, and other corneal irregularities. Depending on the severity of the condition, the treatment can be as simple as a pair of glasses to an advanced, topography-guided, laser-focused custom scleral lens. If a patient can see reasonably well with […]