For a while there, it seemed like there was an Urgent Care or Quick Care clinic popping up on every corner. My family has taken advantage of this convenience on more than one occasion for the acute but not too worrisome malady. And usually it’s the after normal work hours variety. It’s all about the…

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…