The progression of age-related macular degeneration can be slow and painless. Luckily, by performing a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor can detect early signs of macular degeneration even before you experience any vision loss.
While the primary causes of blurred vision are refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia, it can sometimes be a symptom of more serious problems. A comprehensive exam by your eye doctor can measure the extent of your blurred vision and help determine its underlying cause.
According to the World Health Organization, over 80% of all vision impairment can be prevented or cured. By seeing your eye doctor for care, you can protect both the quality of your vision and the health of your eyes.
According to the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, roughly 700,000 LASIK procedures are performed in the United States each year. LASIK surgery offers an excellent correction for the vast majority of refractive errors involving nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Your eye doctor can provide you with more information and help determine if this procedure is right for you.
Sunglasses aren’t just for summer - snow reflects 80% of the sun’s UV rays and can actually burn the cornea, a condition known as snow blindness.
As one of the most richly innervated tissues in the human body, the cornea of your eye is exquisitely sensitive. That’s why even the smallest corneal abrasion can cause significant pain and discomfort.