When to have an eye exam Several factors can determine how frequently you need an eye exam, including your age, health and risk of developing eye problems. General guidelines are as follows: Children 3 years and younger Your child’s pediatrician will likely check your child’s eyes for healthy eye development and look for the most […]
Have Great Vision? Why Eye Exams Are Still Important
Losing vision is often the last thing that happens when you’ve got an eye disease, which means it is important to continue to visit your eye doctor, even if you’ve got great vision. Comprehensive exams allow doctors to see things that you can’t, and to discover small problems before they become bigger issues. Regardless of […]
Pumpkin Spiced Eyes?
We know. This time of year it’s pumpkin-spiced everything. So we did a little research to see how pumpkins are beneficial to your eye and guess what… They are! As it turns out, pumpkins are rich in zinc, vitamin C, vitamin A, lutein, and zeaxanthin, making them beneficial for your vision and total health. So, […]
Get to Know Presbyopia
Presbyopia is the normal loss of near focusing ability that occurs with age. Most people begin to notice the effects of presbyopia after the age of 40 when they start having trouble reading small print, including texts and emails on smartphones. Unfortunately, even if you’ve never had vision problems, you can’t escape presbyopia. Presbyopia develops […]
Does My Child Need an Eye Exam?
Parents commonly ask at what age and how often do children need eye exams. The recommended ages of eye exams are 6 months, age 3, age 5, and then annual until age 18. The frequency and ages may also change due to anything unusual you or your child may be noticing about their vision. As […]
Relieve Burning Eyes from Wildfire Smoke
Amazingly enough, here in Maryland, smoke from the California wildfires has spread across the country and people are feeling the effects in their eyes. People who already suffer from eye conditions such as dry eye, blepharitis, or allergic conjunctivitis are especially susceptible to the burning and stinging eye pain that smoke can cause. Get relief […]
What Happens To Your Eyes When You Sleep With Your Contacts In
Do you ever fall asleep wearing your contact lenses? It’s hard to remember every night to take out your contacts and it’s not always convenient, either. You know it’s bad for your eyes. But sometimes you might think not having to go through the trouble of taking out your contacts is worth the risk. What […]
Summer Air Quality & Your Eyes
When you check the daily weather forecast, you’ve probably noticed the accompanying air quality reports. Ozone levels can spike in the summer months, which makes our eyes even more vulnerable to air pollution. In the Earth’s lower atmosphere, ozone, an odorless, colorless gas, isn’t formed naturally. Rather, it forms when pollutants from cars, power plants, […]
Did You Know Cicadas Have Five Eyes?
We know. It’s all anyone is talking about as you hear the constant click click on your windshield while driving down the road or pulling them out of your hair while mowing the lawn. So, we thought we would chime in. Did you know they have five eyes and can actually see pretty well? Yes. […]
Summer and UV Rays
Outdoor activities are popular during the summer months, and they expose our skin and eyes to more and harmful UV rays than most other seasons. You don’t need to be staring directly into the sun for it to affect your eyes, either. The more sun exposure your eyes get over the years, the more it […]