What is Presbyopia? Presbyopia is a refractive error that makes it difficult to see close objects. The effects are similar to hyperopia (farsightedness), but the root cause is different. Hyperopia occurs due to the shape or length of the eyeball and most people are born with this refractive error. Presbyopia, on the other hand, is […]
Dry Eyes: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Do You Have Dry Eyes? An incredibly common condition, dry eye syndrome (or dry eye disease) is characterized by an instability of the layer of tears that hydrate the front surface of our eyes. This layer of tears is also known as the tear film. While an unstable tear film is ultimately what causes dry […]
Understanding Blepharitis: Symptoms, Causes, & Contemporary Treatments
The world is taking more of an interest in eye health. Lately, issues like dry eye and digital eye strain have become a topic of mainstream discussion, which is excellent. But there are still plenty of common issues that the average person has never heard of. One of the ones that I’ve made a focus […]