Frequent Styes

Frequent Styes

Have you ever wondered “Why do I keep getting styes?” They hurt, they are annoying, and they might take you out of your contact lenses for a few days. Styes go by the name of internal hordeolum, styes or chalazion (the hardened version). There is another condition...
Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome

One of the biggest complaints I have had in the last two years has been discomfort and eye strain on the computer. It seems like such a simple thing to need to read something and just do it. However, looking up close on a computer is a lot of work for your eyes. The...
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis

Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis

Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis or GPC can be quite a tricky condition if left untreated for too long. Most patients are asymptomatic to start and slowly develop contact lens awareness or lid awareness when they blink. What is GPC? GPC is identified by its large...
Dry Eye Syndrome

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. Here is a list of common symptoms of dry eye: Sandy, gritty...
“I See 20/20 But my vision is off”

“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...