If the occasional spot, line, or shadow pops up in your line of sight, you’re likely seeing eye floaters. Seeing these sudden forms can be a regular part of the aging process, as the structures that shape your eyes age in much the same way as the body does. The appearance of eye floaters becomes […]
Cataracts: What’s that? Something that people get when they are old, right? Not quite. Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens and affect around 25% of people who live to 80 years and older. Read on as a Fort Worth, TX optometrist discusses cataracts, what causes them, and common risk factors that can make […]
As fortunate as people with 20/20 vision are, it actually takes more than good eyesight to produce good vision. Good vision is the result of a coordinated effort that involves your eyes, brain, and visual pathways. When one or more of these components lags, your ability to process information suffers. Vision therapy works to correct […]
An estimated three million Americans suffer from glaucoma in any given year. Fluid build-up inside the eye most characterizes this condition. This can make symptoms difficult to spot during the early stages. Over time, glaucoma damages the optic nerve, which accounts for why it’s the second leading cause of blindness after cataracts. Read on as […]
Diabetes is a treatable chronic condition that requires ongoing monitoring and management. The same can be said for your eye health when you have this condition. Early detection and treatment can make all the difference when it comes to protecting your vision. Read on as a Saginaw, TX optometrist discusses diabetic retinopathy and the importance […]
Finding out your child has myopia or nearsightedness may not be the best news, but, fortunately, it’s easily treatable. Glasses and contact lenses work well at restoring 20/20 vision, however, these solutions don’t treat the underlying cause of myopia. This means your child’s nearsightedness can still get worse if the underlying problem goes untreated. Preventing […]
If you experience or have experienced dry eyes, you’re not alone. Nearly seven percent of American adults live with this condition. Eye dryness happens for different reasons, many of which can be easily remedied, but some can become serious if left untreated. Much like any other health problem, the more often you experience eye dryness, the […]
Your eyes and their ability to see rely on a range of different functions, each of which is needed to have good vision. The term “binocular vision dysfunction” may be one of those phrases you’ve heard in passing but don’t really know what it means. You’re not alone. In fact, many people suffer from binocular […]
LASIK eye surgery has a proven track record of correcting a range of eye conditions, including astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness. Performed in an in-office setting, LASIK offers a safe, convenient, and effective alternative to corrective eyewear. As quick and easy as it may be, LASIK is still a surgical procedure, all the same. For this […]
Most people think of vision problems in terms of acuity or the ability to see images and objects clearly. What’s not well-known is vision encompasses a range of functional skills involving how your eyes work together and how your eyes deliver information to the brain. Not surprisingly, deficits in functional visual skills can interfere with […]
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