The Silent Thief of Sight: Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a prevalent eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide, especially as they age. Often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” macular degeneration gradually steals away central vision, impacting daily activities such as reading, driving, and recognizing faces. In this blog, we will delve into the world of macular degeneration, […]
Myopia Control: Nurturing Healthy Vision for the Future
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, has been on the rise in recent years, becoming a global epidemic. While wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses can correct the blurred vision caused by myopia, it does not address the underlying issue. The good news is that myopia control strategies have emerged as a promising way to slow down […]
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K): A Visionary Alternative to Traditional Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses
Imagine a world where you can wake up with clear vision, free from the confines of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Well, that dream has become a reality with Orthokeratology, commonly known as Ortho-K. This groundbreaking non-surgical vision correction technique has been gaining popularity over the years as a safe and effective solution for individuals seeking […]
Misight: the new Soft Contact Lenses for Kids
Myopia means short sighted. In other words, one is able to see nearby things clearly but will have difficulty seeing things far away. In children and kids, myopia is likely to worsen from year to year with some worsening even after 6 months. The child squinting through their glasses is a sign that their vision […]
What Sun Damage On Your Eyes Looks Like
Our mornings beam with golden rays of the foundation of life for our great planet. The Sun has so many benefits for life to exist in the green, water abundant planet called Earth. The rays from the Sun feeds vegetations which in turn creates oxygen for humans and food for growth; as well as keeps […]
Are your eyes really closed when you sleep?
We all sleep, and naturally with our eyelids completely shut to block out light and keep our eyes from drying out. But are those lids really shut. Nocturnal lagophthalmos is defined as the inability to completely keep the eyelids shut during sleep. You may have seen it in young kids when they sleep their eyelids […]
5 Of The Best Heat Masks For Dry Eyes
As an optometrist, I see many patients complain of one or few symptoms of dry eyes. Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition that has its flare ups and can have many causes, with each cause requiring its own line of treatment. It is not unusually to have more than one subtype of dry eyes. Meibomian […]
Computers and Eyestrain
The emergence of technology through computer devices is nothing short of amazing. What started as a giant desktop with a convex monitor has transformed to many different shapes and sizes. Today, the computing power of that giant desktop is now in the palm of your hands thanks to many factors including the internet. Cloud storage […]
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)
Meibomian gland dysfunction is the most common type of dry eye syndrome out there. Meibomian glands are located behind the eyelashes and within the eyelids. They are responsible for releasing the oil: mebum. Mebum is added constantly to the tear film each time you blink. It is an important layer in the tear film that […]
