Similar to how high blood pressure affects various areas of our body, particularly heart health, high eye pressure also causes disharmony in our eyes, increasing the risk of various complications. Poor or excess fluid drainage, eye injuries, certain medications, family history, and thin or rigid corneas are all potential causes of elevated eye pressure, which […]
Why Do My Eyes Hurt When I Blink?
We tend to only think about blinking once something affects it, so when each blink makes you wince, you’ll probably start thinking about it a lot! It’s a seemingly trivial motion, but pain when blinking can greatly impact your day-to-day life. Eye pain when blinking can stem from various causes, ranging from environmental factors to […]
What is Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)?
You may have heard your optometrist recommend OCT imaging during your eye exam, but what is it really? OCT is a powerful tool your optometrist uses to monitor your eye health and diagnose eye disease. 3D Digital Eye Exams Optical coherence tomography, or OCT for short, is sometimes referred to as a “3D” or “digital” […]