Contact lenses, which are considered medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), can damage your eyes if used improperly. At ADV Vision Centers, we provide laser eye surgery and other vision correction treatments to avoid the harmful effects of contact lenses. While generally considered safe, they can, in some cases, harm your […]
Dry eyes are common in winter because of lower indoor humidity, high winds, and other factors. People who undergo eyesight correction procedures may experience dryness as a side effect, while others wonder whether it affects their eligibility for procedures such as laser vision correction or cataract surgery: It often does not. While dry eye syndrome, […]
Eye gunk, crust, or “sleep” is the crusty material in the corners of your eyes when you wake up in the morning. Eye discharge forms because when you’re asleep, you don’t blink the way you do during the day, which normally happens 10 to 20 times per minute. Blinking washes away protective mucus. Otherwise, it […]
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) can occur in anyone who spends hours viewing a computer screen, whether at work, attending school from home, or doing any task that involves using a computer or digital device. Viewing digital screens is more visually demanding than reading a printed page. Associated eye strain and discomfort affect between 50% and […]
When we are younger, we tend to think we are invincible when it comes to our general health and wellbeing. We don’t think about the potential long-term effects of various actions like not wearing sunscreen or sunglasses when we are spending time outdoors in the sun. Not wearing sunscreen can lead to various types of […]
As you head outside to enjoy the warmer summer weather, remember to keep your eyes safe too! Most people remember to put on SPF-protecting sunscreen but don’t do anything to protect their eyes. Fortunately, our eye doctors are here to help with these great summer vision tips to help prevent damage to your eyes. 1. […]
July is UV Safety Awareness Month as designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The purpose of UV Safety Awareness Month is to educate people about the risks of sun damage to their eyes each time they step outside, especially during the summertime. You need to protect your eyes from the UV rays; otherwise, you […]
Glaucoma is a condition of the eye where the natural drainage system is not working correctly. Since the drainage system is defective, it causes an increase in pressure in the eye for most types of glaucoma. Often, there are no noticeable symptoms other than a gradual loss of vision. Many people think their eyesight is […]
There is still much to be learned about COVID-19 and how it is transmitted from one person to another. We do know that it is spread through person-to-person close contact and droplets of water vapor, mucus, and saliva from the mouth and nose. When a person exhales, and if they have coronavirus, the water vapor […]
Vision is a vital sense most people don’t even think about losing. They may not have perfect vision but can wear glasses or contacts or get laser corrective vision surgery to fix this problem. Yet, there are several things that can cause damage to your eyes and cause vision loss, sometimes even permanently. What Damages […]
