Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common condition that makes it difficult for a person to see distant objects clearly. For many decades, the prevalence of this condition among children was relatively consistent across regions and countries worldwide. But over the last two decades, the rates have dramatically increased. The trusted optometrists at Opti-Care explain why childhood myopia rates are up and what you can do to protect your child.
[Read more…]4 Ways to Love Your Eyes
Your eyes provide you with vision and alert you to potential hazards. However, poor eyesight and other conditions might arise due to a lack of proper eye care.
In this post, your local optometrist in Eldersburg, MD, lists four tips for keeping your eyes healthy.
[Read more…]Why Accurate Pupillary Distance Measurements Matter
As we age, our eyesight changes. One important change is that the muscles controlling our pupils weaken. This can result in poor pupillary distance (PD) measurements during eye exams, and inaccurate PD measurements can lead to poor vision.
[Read more…]What You Need to Know About Ocular Hypertension
We usually associate the term hypertension with the heart, but did you know that it can also refer to unnatural pressure in the eyes? This is called ocular hypertension. And while it’s not an eye condition in itself, ocular hypertension can indicate that a person has a higher risk of developing glaucoma.
[Read more…]What Causes Watery Eyes and When to See a Doctor
Tears keep your eyes lubricated and are essential to preventing infections. They are necessary for flushing out dust and other foreign objects from your eyes. Watery eyes occur when your eyes produce too many tears for the tear ducts to handle. While this condition usually gets better after some time, it could persist in some individuals.
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