What is Orthokeratology? Ortho-K is an exciting non-surgical vision treatment that uses specialty contact lenses to reshape the cornea (front clear layer of the eye) while you sleep. This provides clear vision without daytime contact lenses or glasses. And yes, NO Surgery! I just put my night lenses in right before I go to sleep […]
Dry eye is a condition in which there are insufficient quality tears in the eye. Tears are important for the comfort and health of the eyes as well as for maintaining clear vision. Tears are made up of 3 main components: an aqueous or watery portion, a mucous portion and an oily portion. The aqueous […]
But my baby’s eyes get checked at birth, right? Yes, the eyes are a part of the pediatrician’s examination at birth. Many ocular problems are caught at that time. However, problems with vision development are not always apparent at birth. This is perhaps the best answer to the “Why?” question. Six-twelve months of age is […]
We are all born with different types of vision. Some of us are nearsighted, some farsighted, and some of us have astigmatism. When you see just fine, you may not think a comprehensive vision exam is necessary. But before making such a hasty decision I hope you will keep reading to learn more about why […]
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