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The older you are, the higher your chance of having low vision.

High myopia – severe nearsightedness – is associated with an increased risk of serious eye diseases such as retinal detachment, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Here's how eye exams helped save Katie's vision and quality of life. Call Family Eyecare Center of Optometry to schedule your appointment.

Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic peers. Read on to learn why...

Cutting-edge apps, coupled with low vision aids and devices, can help people with low vision live full, independent lives.

Here are 5 of the most popular low vision aids for 2023 that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) use to maintain their independence and...

Discover why experts say there’s a myopia epidemic, and learn what you can do to keep your kids’ eyes healthy. The Myopia Management Center At...

Medication doesn't always work to heal dry eye syndrome's underlying cause. The following natural and holistic remedies may relieve your eye discomfort and relieve your...

Ocular albinism affects a person’s eyes and vision in several ways. Thankfully, the low vision aids we offer at The Low Vision Center at Family...

Your eye experts at Family Eyecare Center of Optometry have compiled our top 7 tips for keeping your eyes healthy and safe this holiday season....

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease that impairs central vision. Here we’ll discuss the most common low vision glasses for AMD and...

Did you know that having atrophied meibomian glands can signal uncontrolled blood sugar levels? To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact Family Eyecare...

Did you know that a risk factor for developing myopia (nearsightedness) is living in an urban area? But don’t worry – the myopia management program...

If you love to cook but have low vision, working in the kitchen safely and independently can be challenging. At The Low Vision Center at...

Are you tired of waking up with dry, itchy eyes? Several things can lead to dry eyes, including certain medications, eyelids not closing properly at...

It's Contact Lens Safety Month, which makes it the perfect time to brush up on ways to keep your eyes and vision healthy when wearing...

Traditional myopia correction uses glasses to improve visual acuity, but they are not a solution for controlling myopia’s progression and may even contribute to worsening...

If you or your loved one is struggling with low vision, please don't lose hope. Low vision technology helps people with severe vision loss maximize...

Seeing floaters is common and usually nothing to worry about. Yet there are times when floaters are a sign of a serious eye condition. Here’s...

The most important reason for choosing myopia management is to protect your child’s precious gift of sight from sight-threatening eye diseases. But here’s an added...

Dry eye syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions in the world, yet many people put up with the discomfort, even though it's...

Many substances and situations can cause dry eyes, such as certain medications, hormonal changes, and your environment. No matter the cause, having dry eyes feels...

Here are 5 eye symptoms that you should never ignore. Call Family Eyecare Center of Optometry without delay if you or a loved one experiences...

If you've been diagnosed with macular degeneration, glaucoma, or other sight-robbing eye diseases, don't lose hope. Low vision aids such as magnifiers, special glasses and...

Childhood myopia — nearsightedness — is reaching epidemic proportions. Fortunately, there are steps parents can take to reduce their child’s risk of developing myopia.

Every child should have a comprehensive eye exam before the start of the new school year. Just as you wouldn’t consider sending them to school without...

High myopia isn’t just difficulty seeing faraway objects. It can actually increase the risk of developing serious eye diseases later in life. Read on to...

Did you know that Nerf® guns, a supposedly safe children’s toy, have been shown to cause eye injury in certain cases? What makes them so...

A recent scientific study suggests that it may be possible to slow down or even reverse the aging process. Read on to learn how this...

Hyperopia affects near vision in children and young adults. Want to know more about hyperopia? Here we explain ways to recognize the condition and help...

Whether you call it eye goop, crusties or gunk, there are times when a bit of mucus around your eyes is normal — and times...

Cataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.

Sunglasses are important for everyone, and especially for people with low vision. Here are several things to consider when purchasing a new pair of sunglasses.

Myopia management, an optometrist-developed program, can slow and even halt the progression of a child’s myopia. Read on to learn more.

Here’s how you can celebrate National Sunglasses Day on June 27.

Studies have found a correlation between asthma and dry eye syndrome. Fortunately, a dry eye optometrist can help by treating your uncomfortable dry eye symptoms.

Low vision is often thought of as blindness. However, low vision is only partial vision loss. Learn more about the different types of vision loss...

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So, you found out you have astigmatism. (This whole time I actually thought it was called a “stigmatism”. Anyone else think the same?) This is...

Every now and then, my upper eyelid starts to twitch at random times. The worst is when I am talking to someone and I am...

Four-year-old Evan knows how to keep himself busy. On any given day you can likely find him doing one of his favorite things—building Legos with...

Gets the red out! 10 hours of comfort! Protects and soothes irritated eyes! Fast acting! These are the promises made by over-the-counter (OTC) red eye relief products like...