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Dry eye disease is one of the most common reasons patients book an eye exam, yet it's often misunderstood as a minor annoyance rather than the chronic, treatable condition it...

For many patients, an eye exam brings a bit of anxiety — unfamiliar machines, bright lights, and not knowing what each test is actually checking for. The truth is, a...

If you've ever walked out of an eye exam holding a slip of paper covered in numbers, abbreviations, and plus or minus signs and wondered what it all means, you're...

When parents notice their child squinting, sitting too close to the TV, or struggling in school, a common question follows: should we see an optometrist or an ophthalmologist? The terms...

The biggest misconception I see as an optometrist is that people who “see just fine” don’t think they need an eye exam - FALSE! Eye exams with a doctor of...

This is a complicated question - do screens damage your eye health in the form of blinding eye disease? Not quite. Does prolonged screen use create issues with visual comfort,...

A great question that, as an optometrist, I get all the time. OD (Oculus Dexter in latin) refers to the right eye, and OS (Oculus Sinister in latin) refers to...

The short answer: yes! Most of the time, the actual numbers in your glasses prescription need to be converted to account for the reduced distance between your eye and the...

A popular question we get as an optometry clinic is whether an eye exam is a covered benefit under MSP. The answer is it depends!  For kids (0-18 years old)...

Were you ever told to finish your carrots at dinner because it was good for your eyes? Well, I’m here to tell you…it’s true. Carrots carry vitamin A which can...

There are a variety of reasons one might see haloes around lights: #1 - Uncorrected Prescription An uncorrected prescription, even a mild one, can create this symptom. Something as simple...

Can Contact Lenses Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays? Skin cancer isn't the only harmful consequence of sun exposure. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light also increases your risk of several...

Ophthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children. Pediatric ophthalmologists examine children’s eyes to see if they need corrective lenses...

How Your Environment Affects Your Eyewear Choice Imagine wearing a rain coat every day of the year, no matter what the weather conditions are. Although you'd be appropriately dressed for...

Lazy eye, also referred to as amblyopia, is a condition that develops in infancy or early childhood, and it typically starts when the focus in one eye is more enhanced...