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Do you have cataracts impacting your ability to see clearly? You’re not alone, as they are a prevalent eye condition. Most people will develop cataracts due to aging. However, you may not realize you have them, at least initially. Because they develop slowly, often taking years to form, they may not cause any noticeable changes… Read More

It’s allergy season, and for the many people who suffer from a pollen allergy, that means itchy, watery, irritated eyes. If you have this prevalent allergy, allergy season means being uncomfortable for many months.  But you don’t have to resign yourself to feeling miserable every spring. There are things you can do to take control… Read More

When cataracts become advanced, they can make it hard to see. However, cataract surgery restores all vision loss due to cataracts by removing them entirely.  This is done by removing your natural lens, which cataracts form on, impairing your vision and ability to see clearly. However, you won’t be left without a lens in your… Read More

Are you considering a vision procedure? Private health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid cover some vision procedures.  However, they do not cover most elective vision correction procedures. Vision correction procedures like LASIK are considered elective because they are not medically necessary.  But there are some situations where health insurance will cover certain vision correction procedures. Even… Read More

Are you tired of wearing reading glasses? If you’ve entered your 40s or 50s, you may have noticed that you are suddenly having trouble seeing up close for tasks like reading your phone. Some folks consider it a “right of passage” when the time comes for reading glasses but if you’d rather skip the hassle… Read More

Eye exams are vital for healthy eyes. Staying current on them is especially necessary as you get older and are at higher risk for many age-related eye conditions.  Seeing your eye doctor regularly can save your vision from these various conditions. You may not realize that an eye exam can also potentially save your life,… Read More

As you get older, your risk of developing certain eye conditions increases. Your eyesight changes with age and can lead to deterioration in vision.   One vital area that can be affected by several eye conditions is the retina. The retina is the thin membrane on the back of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells.  These… Read More

Do you wear glasses? Although glasses can help you see the world, they aren’t the only way. Contact lenses are another excellent way of seeing clearly. If you’re considering contact lenses for the first time, there are many things to think about. When you get contact lenses, you must first see your eye doctor and… Read More

Do your eyes feel dry, itchy, or irritated? Although these symptoms are uncomfortable, it’s more common than you think for your eyes to feel drier than they should sometimes.  When you don’t get enough water, or you’re in an extremely dry place, your eyes can struggle to produce tears or keep them on the surface… Read More

Age-related eye conditions are highly prevalent. With age, vision changes as chemicals in the body change.  Some age-related eye conditions are more common than others. As you age, you’re at higher risk for glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy to name a few.  Your risk of developing cataracts is far higher than any other eye… Read More