We’ve all experienced the “my arms are not long enough to read this” scenario whether it be yourself or a parent. How is it that one has had perfect vision their whole life and BAM, near 40 years of age, reading is not as easy as it used to be? Well the good news is […]
Presbyopia – Why do we need reading glasses over age 40?
The definition of Presbyopia: “Presby” Latin for old and “opia” Greek for visual disorder Yup, old eyes. Welcome to the club if your near vision is not what it used to be. I am often explaining to my patients that our eyes are very sophisticated cameras. If you watch a 35mm camera in action, you […]
Can My Vision Get Worse With Astigmatism?
What exactly is astigmatism? Sometimes your optometrist may mention this term, but not many people can remember exactly what it is. In general, astigmatism is a term used to describe a specific type of refractive error (also known as your glasses prescription). Astigmatism can cause your vision to be blurry, but that’s not all it […]
I Am Seeing Flashes & Floaters, Should I Panic?
When I was a kid, I thought I had super powers because I could see tiny little dots or strings that nobody else could! I even went as far as naming them (Bob and Alice)! However, I did notice that these dots/strings weren’t always there – only on a bright sunny day or if I […]
Ditch the Itch
Do you ever have an itch you just can’t scratch. Isn’t that one of the most annoying feelings? Have you ever experienced that sensation in your eyes? Itchiness is a very common symptom of allergy. Whether that itchiness is on your skin, in your nose or on your eyes, there’s no denying that allergies are […]
Blepharitis
Blepharitis- Red eyes and crusty lids explained Chronic red eyes and crusty lids are commonly due to inflammation from chronic bacterial overgrowth and/or from demodex mite infestations. Acute bacterial or viral infections (conjunctivitis or pink eye) are very different and require appropriate treatment, however the chronic red eyes which bother many patients are easily improved […]
