You have almost certainly heard of diabetes, which is one of the most common chronic health conditions in the United States with an estimated 100 million adults currently living with diabetes or pre-diabetes.

If you’ve never worn contact lenses before, it can seem a bit intimidating. After all, you’re inserting something into your eye! Let’s ease your mind about the first step – your contact lens exam. This post will walk you through what’s involved in a contact lens.

Dry eye is a common condition that happens when your eyes do not produce enough tears or when the tears evaporate too quickly. Healthy tears are essential for keeping the eyes comfortable, clear, and protected. When the tear film becomes unstable, patients may experience ongoing irritation, fluctuating vision, and discomfort that affects daily life.

Specialty contact lenses are unconventional contacts that are designed for patients that regular contacts might not be suitable.

Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, is a condition where individuals are able to see objects that are close to them but may have difficulty distinguishing things at a distance, such as road signs or leaves on a tree.

More than 4.2 million people in the U.S. alone over the age of 40 are partially blind or have poor visual acuity for the best outcome, it’s important to see an eye doctor regularly. They can identify any issues before they become serious problems.

Eye emergencies cover a range of incidents and conditions such as; trauma, cuts, scratches, foreign objects in the eye, burns, chemical exposure, photic retinopathy, and blunt injuries to the eye or eyelid.