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The back of the eye is filled with a gelatinous substance called Vitreous Humor. It is a clear jelly-like fluid that holds the eye’s shape and structure. It needs to be optically clear for the light to pass through to the retina in the back of the eye.

Vision changes can be subtle, creeping up over time, or they can happen suddenly. In either case, they affect how clearly we see the world around us. Three common refractive errors that impact vision are myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.

Meibomian glands are tiny oil glands within our eyelids that excrete oils. When we blink our eyelids press together, and the gentle compression squeezes a clear viscous oil from those glands, known as meibum. Those oils then mix with our tears to not only give us clear vision but help prevent our tears from evaporating. If you stopped producing healthy oils your eyes would quicky become dry, uncomfortable and your vision would start to get blurry.

When your eyes get itchy, it can be uncomfortable, distracting, and downright annoying. Typically, we want instant relief, which usually comes from rubbing the eyes and eyelids. But that’s not going to cut it, and it’s hard on your eyes, especially your cornea. So, what can we do?

Dry eyes are irritating. Itchy eyes are aggravating. But what do I do if my eyes are dry and itchy? While itchy eyes are usually exacerbated by specific allergens, dry eyes are a multifactorial condition meaning there may be several different factors contributing to your symptoms. Let’s start with the basic treatment options you can try at home with over-the-counter products. If that doesn’t work, follow up with your eye care specialist so they can take a further look at your eyes and prescribe specific treatment options if you’re not improving.

Dry eyes can make life uncomfortable. If your eyes feel gritty, itchy, or burn often, dryness might be the cause. This common issue affects many people. Causes range from screen time to dry air.

Dry eyes can range in nature from having no symptoms, to mild irritation/discomfort, all the way to severe that may result in permanent damage or vision loss. Depending on your symptoms and the signs observed at your comprehensive eye exam, you may need certain treatment to help.

Having 20/20 vision is great! Having good eyesight without the need for corrective lenses is amazing! But how can you possibly have eye issues when you can see perfectly fine? Let’s take a closer “look” at eye health and why it’s important to get your eyes checked annually, even if you have perfect vision.

Your eyes may appear several different colors depending on a few factors: White, Red, Yellow, Blue, or Brown. Typically, those different colors are associated with certain systemic conditions.  

In recent decades, the world has witnessed a staggering rise in the prevalence of myopia, or nearsightedness. This refractive error, characterized by the inability to see distant objects clearly, has become a global concern, affecting individuals of all ages and demographics.