You’ve probably heard the term myopia before. But what exactly does myopia mean? Is it a disease? How should I cure or treat myopia? If I wear glasses, will it make my myopia even worse? This article covers everything you need to know about what it means to have myopia. The Classic Definition of Myopia […]
For people age fifty and older, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of permanent vision loss.
Healthy eyesight is an important part of having a good quality of life.
If you or your children have myopia and it is getting worse each year, this article is for you. We will be discussing the four best ways to treat your myopia so it no longer gets worse. Everything we discuss is based on solid science and research, double-masked clinical trials, and recommendations based on mountains […]
Healthy, functioning eyesight is incredibly important to a child’s education and development.
Did you know that babies have to learn how to see?
Parents who are nearsighted often wonder what can be done to prevent their children from developing the same or similar conditions. While scientists haven’t yet found a way to guarantee that your child won’t develop myopia (often referred to as nearsightedness), there are things you can do to delay its onset and even prevent its […]
A smoking habit damages every organ and system in the body, including the eyes.
Human eye color comes from melanin, the same compound that determines skin and hair color.
Dozens of parents bring their children into our practices every day for eye exams and other services, and many ask us questions about myopia. While instances and awareness of myopia are on the rise, to help spread myopia awareness we’ve written out the basics on childhood myopia, why it matters, and what you as a […]