Eye Library

Whatever your thoughts may be about Elon Musk, he always seems to be coming up with new ideas and one of his most recent is his company called Neuralink which...

If left undiagnosed or untreated, diabetic eye disease can result in serious and often permanent vision problems. Ozempic (Semiglutide) is now commonly prescribed for lowering blood glucose levels in patients...

The incidence of myopia (near-sightedness) is on the rise with some studies showing that 42% of Americans are myopic compared to 24% in 1972 with possible correlations between progression of...

Simple answer: Thoroughness. You could stop reading here but hope you continue on…. When it comes to pupils, size does matter. An important part of a thorough eye examination involves...

It's hard to believe it was 25 years ago when Kirby Puckett suddenly lost vision in one eye, leading to his retirement from baseball. To this day, we still have...

Snow Blindness (the “B-Word)…is it a Real Thing? Eye doctors are terrified of “B word” (blindness) and we don’t use it lightly as it implies complete, permanent vision loss that...

Blue Emitted from Your Computer and Other Devices and Its Effect on Your Eyes The vast majority the population today uses some sort of a light-emitting device (LED) such as...

Scleral contact lenses have become the lens of choice for treating keratoconus and other corneal conditions not correctable with glasses or standard contact lenses. However, scleral lenses can also provide...

Strabismus is a condition in which one eye does not track with the other eye (crossed eye). It may be constant or intermittent and may alternate between the eyes. Signs...

Dr. Steven Reinders, owner and optometrist of Complete Family Eyecare explains how to choose “cheater” eyeglasses. As long as your eyes are healthy (your eye doctor will give you a...

What is Restasis? Restasis is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drop used for treatment of chronic dry eye which cannot be controlled by lubrication drops or other dry eye therapies. Restasis works on...

What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is a common condition in which the eyelids become chronically inflamed and irritated. Blepharitis can cause corneal scarring and vision loss if left untreated. SIGNS AND...

What is Diabetic Retinal Disease? With the recent increased incidence of diabetes in the general population, the potential for serious vision loss due to diabetes has increased also. Diabetes can...

Why Wear Sunglasses? Sunglasses protect not only your eyes from the sun but also protect your eyelids and surrounding skin tissue. The sun emits massive amounts of ultraviolet (UV) radiation...

What is Computer Eyestrain? With millions of people using computers on a regular basis, many patients are experiencing eye problems associated with extended computer use. Computers do not hurt your...

The inability to see properly at night or in lowlight conditions affects everyone to some extent. This can be particularly noticeable while driving in the winter season with short days...

Farsightedness, or hyperopia, is a common refractive error such as myopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Signs and Symptoms of Farsightedness As the name implies, patients with hyperopia are sighted more for...

Astigmatism is a common refractive error (glasses need) and is often associated with other refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia and presbyopia. Astigmatism is not a disease process and we all have it in...

Inside of your eye, directly by the pupil, sits a small lens about the size of a plain M&M. This lens is responsible for focusing light on the retina in...

The cornea is the clear skin tissue that composes the outermost layer of the eye. It is responsible for bending the light that enters the eye. Keratoconus is a slow,...

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve that transmits the eye’s image to the brain is under pressure greater than what is can withstand. This...

The Iris is the colored part of the eye and its primary function is to control the amount of light entering the eye by regulating the size of the pupil....

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD) the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Advancements in medical technology and health awareness have significantly lengthened the average lifespans...

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a “refractive surgery” procedure which means that its purpose is to reduce a patient’s refractive error or glasses need. PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is a similar...

Lazy Eye or Amblyopia is a condition in which one or both eyes cannot achieve 20/20 vision even with glasses. It occurs in children and requires prompt treatment as soon...

A retinal detachment is a separation of the retinal tissue from the back of the eye and is an ocular emergency. Signs and Symptoms of a Retinal Detachment The primary...

A headache accompanied by temporary loss of vision in one eye characterizes an ocular migraine, typically lasting for less than an hour. Signs and Symptoms of an Ocular Migraine Symptoms...

Progressive lenses are lineless, invisible, multifocal eyeglass lenses which allow patients to see distance, midrange, and near vision without having to constantly change eyeglasses to see different ranges. What are...

A Stye is an inflamed or infected or clogged eyelid gland. Signs and Symptoms of a Stye The most common symptom of a sty is a red painful bump on...