Why Are My Eyes Sensitive to Light?
Most people experience light sensitivity at some point. Stepping out of a dark movie theater or sitting in bright sunlight without sunglasses can cause momentary discomfort. That kind of reaction is normal. The eye is simply adjusting to a change in light levels, and the feeling passes quickly. Persistent or recurring sensitivity to light is […]
Standard, Premium, and Light-Adjustable Lenses
During cataract surgery, your surgeon removes your eyes’ clouded lenses and replaces them with new, clear, artificial lenses. Your eyes’ new intraocular lenses (IOLs) are a lifelong investment, so it’s important to choose lenses that will optimize your visual experience. Your choice of replacement lenses will have a significant impact on how you will see […]
Upper vs. Lower Blepharoplasty
Your eyes communicate before you say a word. Drooping upper eyelids and puffiness or sagging below the eyes can make you look tired, older, or less like yourself, even when you feel perfectly rested and alert. Eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic and functional procedures in ophthalmology, and for […]
Progressive Lenses vs. Bifocals
If you have reached your 40s or beyond and recently needed reading glasses for the first time, you are experiencing one of the most universal changes in eye health: presbyopia. As the natural lens inside your eye gradually loses flexibility, close-up focus becomes harder. Glasses can fix that, but which kind? If you need correction […]
Floaters vs. Flashes
You blink. You look again. Something drifts across your field of vision: a tiny speck, a squiggly line, a shadow that moves when you do. Or maybe you saw a flash of light at the edge of your vision, like a camera going off in a dark room. Most people experience something like this at […]
Holding Your Phone Farther Away? You Have More Options Than You Think
If you have found yourself holding your phone at arm’s length just to read a text, or giving up on small print altogether without moving it farther away, you are not alone. This is one of the most common and recognizable signs of presbyopia, a normal age-related change in the eye’s natural lens that affects […]
The Difference Between an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, and Eye Surgeon
If you’ve ever tried to schedule an eye care appointment and found yourself unsure whether to call an optometrist or an ophthalmologist, you’re not alone. These titles are easy to mix up, and there’s a third professional in the mix, the optician, who serves an entirely different role. Understanding the differences can help you get […]
Why Do Colors Look Faded or Washed Out?
If the world seems a little duller than it used to, colors less vivid, whites with a yellowish cast, blues that look gray, you may assume it is simply part of getting older. In some cases, that is partially true. But faded or discolored vision is often a signal that something specific is happening inside […]
Light Adjustable Lens vs. Traditional Premium IOLs: Choosing Your Path to Clear Vision After Cataract Surgery
If you’re preparing for cataract surgery, you’ve likely discovered that choosing your intraocular lens (IOL) involves more decisions than you expected. Beyond simply removing your cloudy lens, cataract surgery offers an opportunity to customize your vision in ways that weren’t possible even a few years ago. Among the most exciting advances is the Light Adjustable […]
What Causes Milky or Hazy Vision?
You’re looking out the window, but it seems like there’s a film over everything. Colors look washed out, lights have halos around them, and the world appears as if you’re viewing it through frosted glass. This milky or hazy vision isn’t just frustrating, it’s your eyes trying to tell you something important. While many people […]