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        We all know that smoking poses numerous health risks, but did you know it can also significantly impact your eyes? In this blog post, we will uncover the detrimental effects of smoking on eye health. From an increased risk of cataracts and macular degeneration to dry eyes, smoking can have a profound impact on the well-being of your eyes. However, there is good news – quitting smoking can help mitigate these risks and improve your overall eye health. Let's explore the relationship between smoking and eye health and discover strategies for smoking cessation.

Your eyes are complex organs that require a variety of nutrients to function optimally. Maintaining your vision and eye health is not merely a matter of getting enough rest or ensuring you have the correct prescription for your glasses. It's also about providing your body with the right fuel to support these vital organs. Your lifestyle choices, including your diet, have a significant impact on your overall eye health.

When preserving our vision, early detection and management of eye diseases are paramount. One such disease is glaucoma, often referred to as the "silent thief of sight" due to its gradual and painless progression. Regular eye exams play a crucial role in detecting glaucoma, as one aspect of an eye exam is measuring intraocular pressure (IOP), a key indicator for glaucoma. In this blog post, we will explore three commonly used methods for measuring IOP: the air puff (non-contact) tonometry, Goldmann tonometry, and the iCare tonometer. Understanding these techniques will shed light on how eye care professionals assess your eye health.

You’ve all heard it before. “I’m nearsighted,” or “I’m farsighted,” and possibly even “I have an astigmatism”. All of these conditions are types of refractive errors, which is a type of vision problem that can make it hard to see clearly. In fact, uncorrected refractive error is one of the top two reversible causes of blindness in the US, along with cataracts. In this blog post, we will delve into the world of refractive errors, shedding light on myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

Refractive errors are the most common eye conditions. They affect children and adults. Studies suggest these conditions usually run in families. The conditions occur when the eyes fail to focus light correctly, leading to blurry or distorted vision. The common refractive errors are myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. They are usually corrected using eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

Contact lenses have revolutionized the way we correct our vision, offering comfort and convenience. However, wearing contact lenses comes with responsibilities, including proper hygiene, proper replacement of contact lenses, and adhering to recommended wear schedules. Failing to do so can lead to various complications, especially when it comes to sleeping with or overwearing contact lenses.

Are you considering contact lenses to correct your vision, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re tired of having to clean off your glasses multiple times a day. Maybe you just don’t like the feeling of anything on your face. Or maybe you just want to change up how you look. Whatever the case may be, I want to welcome you to the world of enhanced freedom and visual clarity! Contact lenses offer a convenient and comfortable alternative to glasses, allowing you to engage in various activities without any visual obstructions, aberrations, and distortions.

In today's digital era, we are surrounded by screens, from smartphones and tablets to computers and televisions. While these devices provide convenience and entertainment, they also emit blue light, which is next to ultraviolet (UV) rays on the wavelength spectrum. Without a doubt, UV rays can harm the eye, but can blue light harm the eye as well? And if so, can we just block the blue light from entering the eye? We’ve all heard of blue light filters before, but do they actually work? Read on for the answer based of the latest studies.

Imagine this scenario: you wake up, look at your clock, and you're late for school or work. You jump up, throw on clothes, brush your teeth, and run to your car. You turn it on and are ready to speed to work, but your window is fogged up and/or has frost on it, and you can’t see through it! Here in Chicagoland, we’ve all been through this at least once before. Well, looking through that foggy window is similar to how cataracts can affect your eyesight.

Age brings many wonderful experiences and milestones, but it also brings changes to our body. If you’re like me, you woke up one day and your knees hurt, your back hurts, and you grunt standing up from the couch. Carrying 100+ lbs on my back through the mountains of Afghanistan probably didn’t do me any favors either. Everything starts to change, and your eyesight is no different.