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Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry Eye Syndrome can be one of the more frustrating conditions for patients. Being a syndrome, the symptoms are varied and sometimes counterintuitive. Treatments and management can be nearly as difficult.
“I See 20/20 But my vision is off”
Yes, in most people I can get them to see 20/20 at distance and at near. But, there is so much more to your vision than just a pair of glasses to correct them. There are several nerves that innervate vision, muscles, and sensation of the eyeball itself. Not to mention...
Spotting Vision Problems in Children
There’s a big reason why your child gets screenings for their vision at school and the pediatrician: That’s the main way we catch kids’ vision problems! Kids are quite adaptable, and their brains are as well. Unless an eye is turning in or out, it is almost impossible...
Eye Allergy Avoidance Strategies
Allergies can be a tricky thing to manage with just medication. The first line of management is to avoid allergens if at all possible. You will hear me say this time and time again: Prevention is much easier than trying to treat a condition. First, visit a...
Amniotic Membranes
Amniotic membranes are an amazing new addition to our eye care treatments. This is a small piece of amniotic tissue that has been donated and prepared to be used medically. This membrane is full of stem cells ready to heal tissue, restore sight and eliminate pain. On...
I’m So Thankful for Pediatrician’s Vision Screenings.
I had an amazing week with kids in my exam room, that I just had to share how grateful I am for the vision screenings performed at the pediatrician’s office. Plus, two of my three kids had their vision screening performed with their pediatrician. I was referred three...