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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.

Glasses have been around for centuries… Literally. The best guess for when glasses were first invented is the 13th century. They help us see far, help us see near, and sometimes both. Lenses have been used in everything from telescopes to microscopes. They are used in cameras, binoculars, projectors, lasers, and even virtual reality headsets. But are they hurting our eyes or our vision?

Presbyopia is the age-related change of the eyes that results in the inability to focus on near objects or reading things up close. This is part of the normal aging process that happens to everyone’s eyes. Unfortunately, at this time there is nothing to slow down this change, but there are certain studies and clinical trials in progress to test new medications.