Coronavirus and Your Eyeglasses Did you know that our glasses (this includes the lenses and the frame) can potentially transfer viruses, such as COVID-19, to our eyes, nose, and mouth? This is because viruses — as well as bacteria —  are easily transferred from our surroundings to our hands and...

As coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world, health professionals are demanding that people limit their personal risk of contracting the virus by thoroughly washing their hands, practicing social distancing, and not touching their nose, mouth, or eyes. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that the eyes play an...

Is your eye doctor's appointment coming up? Are you worried about going to the eye clinic during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Rest assured, keeping our patients and staff are safe is our top priority.  We anticipate that this outbreak will continue for a while, and do not want our...

Wearing traditional contact lenses is particularly uncomfortable when you have dry eye syndrome as it can further exacerbate itchy and irritated eyes. Fortunately, there is a lens that isn’t only comfortable but can also improve dry eye syndrome.

Wearing lenses overnight has been shown to be safe and effective in slowing down myopia progression in children. That said, many parents believe orthokeratology involves a higher risk factor than other contact lens modalities. Let's take an open and honest look at some of the issues.

It's a drag being Farsighted and over 40! Most Farsighted (hyperopic) patients see great their first 30-40 years, but then it smacks them in the face. When you are Farsighted and around 40, your eyes have to work very hard to focus. The closer you look the harder it gets....

In today’s post you will see a controversial point which supports some of my previous posts about Nearsightedness being a risk factor for certain sight threatening eye diseases. I will be sharing a note I received from the very wise doctor Richard L. Anderson, OD, FIAO. What you will read...

From Reuters Health Information Nearsightedness Linked to Open-Angle Glaucoma Print This Print This Read this article on Medscape's free mobile app. Download Now By Alison McCook NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jul 01 - Nearsighted people may have nearly twice the average risk for glaucoma, according to a new meta-analysis. The...

Over the years I've seen many great changes in AOK. Recently I noticed what may be the most important ones, awareness and acceptance by pediatricians. As orthokeratology becomes more popular and new studies keep supporting it's safety and benefits, I see more patients asking if they are candidates. As more...

AOK for Hyperopia is now available. I have also launched our AOK for Presbyopia. These new designs will allow many patient over 40 years of age to continue to see in the distance as well as read up close without the need for reading glasses. Top 5 questions about AOK you should...