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All Students Need Comprehensive Eye Exams

As parents, we want to ensure that our children have the best possible start in their education. Making sure they can see clearly plays a more important role to a child’s education than most people realize. Did you know that up to 80% of a child's learning is linked to their vision? Good eyesig...


Types and Treatment of Pink Eye

Pink eye is one of the most common eye infections we can get. Pink eye or conjunctivitis is characterized by redness in the whites of the eyes, accompanied by itchiness and discharge (which could be watery or thick and yellowish). Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is th...


What You Eat Can Help Your Eyes

Do you know why people say carrots will give you good night vision? It’s actually a leftover piece of World War II British misinformation to trick the Germans. The British had just developed radar and didn’t want the Germans finding out how they were locating their planes at night, so they sp...


What Are Toric Contact Lenses?

The idea that those with astigmatism can’t wear contact lenses has long passed. With our expertise in specialty contact lenses, we can help patients with astigmatism see clearly without glasses. In some instances our patients had been previously told they were not able to wear contact lenses due to the shape of their eyes. However,...


Can Keratoconus Be Cured Permanently?

Your cornea is the window into the eyes that allow you to take in the world around you. When your cornea is misshapen, too thin, or damaged, you may have keratoconus, compromising your vision and making it difficult to perceive your surroundings. At Specialty Eye, our specially trained doctors can detect and treat keratoconus using...


Vision Isn’t Just About Seeing 20/20

The first and last thing many people know about good eyesight is 20/20 vision. Contrary to popular understanding, however, having 20/20 vision isn’t the entire story of healthy eyesight. It’s only a tiny fraction; it simply means that you can see something clearly from 20 feet away without gl...


Welcome to Your Life With Glasses!

New to wearing glasses? They’re going to change your life in some not-so-obvious ways. A lot of those changes are silly little things that never would’ve occurred to you before you started wearing them. How many on our list can you already check off? 1. Fog, Steam, and Humidity Woes If you’...


Top Makeup Tips for Glasses-Wearers

It can be a challenge to choose the right makeup to flatter your facial features. For glasses-wearers, it can be even trickier. How can you adapt your makeup strategy to complement your glasses too, especially if your prescription is strong enough that your eyes appear either unusually large or u...


Can Vision Therapy Cure Strabismus?

Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes, is an ocular condition where your eyes don’t properly align. It can cause various visual problems, including double vision, reduced depth perception, and vision loss...


Can Amblyopia Be Corrected in Adults?

Many people think of amblyopia as a children’s eye condition, and while many cases develop in children, we help plenty of adults who struggle with lazy eye too. The effects of amblyopia can affect academics, sports, work, and confidence, but recently, adults affected by amblyopia are finding successful treatment in vision therapy. Our skilled eye


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