Patient Education

Blepharitis/ Meibomian Gland Disease

Blepharitis is chronic inflammation, swelling, of the eyelids and eyelash follicles. It may be caused by bacterial, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff in in the scalp or eyebrows,

Retina Test

A retinal exam – also referred to as an ophthalmoscopy – is an in-office screening used to examine the back of your eye. Checking the

Senior Vision

It’s no secret that vision changes as people age. Seniors need to take extra special care of their vision, as there is a host of

Children’s Vision

Children’s vision care should begin at birth and continue throughout childhood and adolescence. Without professional vision screenings, children can grow up with a distorted vision

Presbyopia

Unlike other eye conditions (such as myopia or astigmatism), presbyopia is specifically related to aging of the eye and the loss of flexibility of the

Astigmatism

In order for the eye to work properly, light coming into the eye must be properly focused on the retina (or the back of the

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a disease in which the macula weakens, resulting in a loss of central vision. The condition, also known as age-related macular degeneration

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a progressive eye disease that slowly deteriorates vision over time. In its initial stages, the disease may present few or no symptoms.

Dry Eyes

Dry eye is a chronic condition in which the body does not produce enough quality tears to sufficiently lubricate the eye. Without tear lubrication, the

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a term used to refer to a group of eye diseases that ultimately cause damage to the optic nerve. Unfortunately, there is no

Blepharitis & Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Blepharitis is chronic inflammation, swelling, of the eyelids and eyelash follicles. It may be caused by bacterial, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff in in the scalp or eyebrows,

What is Vision Therapy

Vision therapy is a doctor-supervised, non-surgical treatment program designed to correct and improve certain vision problems and visual skills. Unlike eyeglasses or contacts that compensate