by Erica Kepler | Nov 15, 2023 | Optometry
Many patients worldwide live with glaucoma, an eye condition often considered the “silent thief of sight.” Ophthalmologists and optometrists must stay up to date on the latest treatment options available for this condition so that they can provide the best...
by Erica Kepler | Nov 8, 2023 | Optometry
Some people may think that children don’t usually develop eye conditions, but one common vision problem they can develop is myopia, also known as nearsightedness. Distant objects will appear blurry because when light enters their eye, it does not reach as far as the...
by Erica Kepler | Oct 24, 2023 | Optometry
Most people are aware of the damaging effects of the sun on their skin. However, many individuals ignore the impact of the sun on their eyes. Keep reading to learn about six serious eye conditions caused by sun damage and how they can affect your vision. Cataracts...
by Erica Kepler | Sep 29, 2023 | Optometry
Many eye diseases affect people worldwide. Some of these conditions develop later in life, but others can appear early on, affecting children and young adults. Early-onset eye diseases can be quite challenging, especially when it comes to diagnosing and treating them....
by Erica Kepler | Sep 11, 2023 | Optometry
When you talk with your younger eye patients, they may have two incorrect assumptions about cataracts. The first may be that they can only develop them when they are older, and the second may be that you can only treat them with surgery. Unfortunately, younger...
by Erica Kepler | Aug 29, 2023 | Optometry
When you use your tonometer to measure a patient’s interocular pressure (IP), you help protect them from developing glaucoma. But keeping this process clean and sanitary is critical, and using a tonometer tip cover can help. Learn the three benefits of disposable...
