Dry eyes can be a real nuisance and, if left untreated, can lead to more serious issues. When your eyes don’t produce enough tears or when your tears evaporate too quickly, dry eye disease can cause eye strain, redness, blurred vision, and, in some cases, headaches. The relationship between dry eyes and headaches is complicated, […]
What is the Difference Between Astigmatism & Myopia?
Many daily activities rely on our ability to see clearly. But common refractive errors like astigmatism and myopia can blur your vision, making these everyday tasks more difficult. Astigmatism and myopia affect how your eyes bend light. Myopia, or nearsightedness, makes distant objects blurry due to an elongated eye shape which forces light to focus […]
Do Scleral Lenses Work for Dry Eye?
Dry eyes are a common condition affecting nearly 4 million Americans. Dry eye symptoms include a burning, gritty sensation in the eyes, redness, blurry vision, and increased sensitivity to light. These symptoms can be uncomfortable and debilitating, making it challenging to do daily tasks, especially those requiring prolonged visual focus, like reading, computer work, or […]
Can High Myopia be Corrected?
At Signature Eye Care, we can identify early signs of myopia and can help with the management and control of this condition. If you believe you or your loved one has a severe form of nearsightedness, also known as high myopia, we have ways to help. High myopia can’t fully be corrected, but there are […]
Myopia Control Lenses: Options
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming an increasingly prevalent vision problem across the US. Over 40% of Americans are estimated to have myopia, and this percentage is only likely to rise. If left untreated, myopia will most often progress and can put you at an increased risk of developing serious and potentially vision-threatening eye conditions. The […]
What Are Specialty Contact Lenses?
Contact lenses are a common solution for people with vision problems. With over 45 million Americans estimated to use contact lenses, you may wonder what specialty options are available for you to make sure your vision is at its best. There are several different types of specialty contact lenses designed to correct particular issues in […]
Can Myopia be Reversed?
Nearsightedness, or myopia, is a common condition that makes it difficult to see objects far away. If you’ve recently noticed that your vision gets worse the further away things are, you may be dealing with myopia. If you’re dealing with myopia, it’s unlikely that it’ll change. While the symptoms are treatable through the use of […]
Do Dry Eyes Cause Styes?
Dry eye is a common condition that affects up to 50 million Americans. This condition can lead to other issues with your eyes such as styes. Dry eyes can lead to styes in some individuals, as dryness can lead to eyelid irritation and increase the risk of infections, which can result in having styes. Having […]
Can Dry Eye Cause Vitreous Detachment?
Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of Americans every year. The lack of moisture from insufficient or quality tears can cause burning, itching, or scratchiness in the eyes. Anyone can get dry eye, but you are more at risk if you are 50 and over. Vitreous detachment, another eye problem, also shares […]
Do Blue Light Glasses Help with Dry Eyes?
There are plenty of things that can cause dry eyes. Dry, winter weather, allergies, or meibomian gland dysfunction are all common things that come to mind. A minor amount of dry eye therapy is often enough to relieve the symptoms. But with the rise of digital screen use, people are beginning to wonder if blue […]