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If you have been diagnosed with a cataract, your eye doctor will advise you that the only permanent solution to your condition to is have surgery. Estimates suggest that around four million cataract surgeries are performed in the United States every year, and it is considered a very safe and straightforward procedure provided it is performed by a trained and experienced professional. 

Eyesight is a valuable element in your child’s formative years. Caring for your child means having the time to ensure your child has a great start. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends routine pediatric eye exams for all children as early as six months. If you want to find out why you should bring your child to these eye exams, here’s what you need to know.

Do you feel tired or get dry eyes after a long day of using a computer? If you do, you are not alone. So many people get eye problems due to staring at a screen for long hours. This is because digital screens produce or emit blue light, which causes digital eye strain. Blue light can cause you to have watery or dry eyes, and sometimes, it can alter your sleep schedule.

Eye exams are a part of the preventative and management measures you take to secure your health. Eye exams are not like visual screenings. Visual screenings are quick and performed by a nurse. The screenings only check to confirm your visual acuity and to rule out any major eye problems. Eye exams, however, are comprehensive and are conducted by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. They involve a series of tests that check both vision and the wellness of your eyes.

Neurolens is currently the only successful solution that provides virtually immediate relief from the symptoms of Binocular Vision Dysfunction. This is achieved using a bespoke glasses lens prescription, which is unique in that as well as your normal prescription for near/far-sightedness or astigmatism, it also contains a specific amount of contoured micro-prism. This micro-prism works by moving the images so that they are aligned in the same plane, reducing pressure on the muscles around the eyes so that the symptoms of BVD are reduced. 

Do you find it takes a long time for your eyes to adjust when you come inside after being in the bright light? This is a fairly common occurrence, but studies have indicated that the longer it takes for your eyes to get used to the new lighting conditions, the more at risk you could potentially be of developing an eye condition called macular degeneration.

Dry eyes most commonly occur when the glands responsible for producing the complex blend of substances that make up tear film are no longer working effectively, causing an imbalance that affects the quality of the eye’s natural lubrication. In some instances, the glands become blocked altogether, preventing sufficient oils from included in the tear film and causing dry eyes to develop. Although there are a number of different treatments available to help alleviate the symptoms of dry eyes, one is considered particularly effective at addressing the issue – LipiFlow.

Here’s what you need to know about the different treatment options that may be suggested to you if you are diagnosed with dry eye.