Blog list

At birth and immediately after, the infant vision is quite different than that of an adult. Notably, the color vision ability of a baby is limited to only black, white, and grayscale colors. While this will change rapidly as the child develops, in the first weeks and months of life, the color perception is very limited.

An optometrist is considered a primary eye care provider. As part of this role, there may be times that an optometrist referral is needed to another doctor – either another optometrist, an ophthalmologist, or a primary care physician.

Sunglasses can be very stylish, attractive fashion accessories, but they are also important for maintaining the best eye health possible. Proper sun protection can prevent damage to the eyes and the skin around the eyes.

The thought of having a shot in the eye can be quite frightening. While an eye injection is both scary and usually used as a last treatment option, there are several instances where one or more injections into the eye are needed.

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that can cause severely blurred and distorted vision. In mild cases, specialty contact lenses may provide clear vision but in more advanced cases, surgical intervention can be required.

Unlike oculocutaneous albinism, ocular albinism does not have any associated pigment changes in the skin or hair. However, ocular albinism can result in changes in the eyes that lead to nystagmus, reduced vision, and severe light sensitivity.

An FSA, or flexible spending account, and HSA, or health savings account, are special savings options that are provided either by an employer or through medical insurance.

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a measurement that is made at every comprehensive eye examination and is a key risk factor for conditions such as glaucoma. Intraocular pressure is typically high in glaucoma and can lead to damage to the nerve in the back of the eye. If the eye pressure is too low, it can lead to problems with keeping the eyes healthy and intact including having a choroidal detachment. 

There are special vitamins called AREDS or AREDS 2 which are formulated to help treat age-related macular degeneration. The AREDS vitamins contain a specific set of vitamins and minerals which were tested and shown to reduce the risk of additional vision loss in moderate to severe macular degeneration. An eye doctor can recommend whether the AREDS or AREDS 2 vitamins would be of benefit to you based on your individual health and eyes.

If the eye becomes inflamed, it can cause anterior uveitis in the front of the eye. This condition is a result of damage to the normal barrier between the blood and the fluid in the front of the eye. Anterior uveitis can cause intense pain and light sensitivity but is usually able to be treated with no long-lasting impacts on vision.