Convenience. In our busy lives we’re all looking for ways to make things easier, so it’s no surprise that online eye exams have gained popularity recently. But there are a few things you should consider before you think about skipping the eye doctor’s office: Disease detection While your only reason for an eye exam may…

If you have ever experienced the dreaded “air puff” test at the eye doctor’s office, I’m guessing that it left an impression on you. Like feeling shocked to your core! Not a day goes by in our office without at least one patient asking in serious trepidation: “When are you going to blow air into…

Perhaps you can remember learning about genetics in school, and you were able to link a certain eye color from yourself to a parent or grandparent? Turns out, there are many other conditions related to your eyes and vision that can also be caused by genetics. Some of the most common conditions related to genetics…

If you are near-sighted then you probably remember the feeling you had as a youngster when your eye doctor told you that your prescription had increased again that year. And as a parent, if one or both parents are nearsighted then there is a much greater chance that your child will be nearsighted too. Studies…

We have all seen the videos on the internet where people who are colorblind put on a magical pair of glasses and suddenly they can see colors they could only imagine before. The videos are always very touching, especially when they involve young children. But do they work? If they do work, how do they…