Eye Care Info

Do you know which type of contact solution to use with your lenses? There are two basic types of solutions you can use with your eyes, including multi-purpose and saline. However, these are not the same and cannot be used for the same purposes. Let’s take an in-depth look at the differences between multi-purpose contact…

Throughout life, a person’s eyesight can easily be affected by a combination of things. Growing up, some may be farsighted, nearsighted, as well as have astigmatism. Even if a person is none of these things, eventually everyone enters a stage of life that is afflicted by presbyopia, which is a normal part of aging where…

The board-certified ophthalmologists at the Marietta Eye Clinic and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend that adults get a complete eye examination at various frequencies based heavily on age and certain health conditions. If you fall into one of the three health groups below, you need to take an aggressive approach to ensure optimal eye…

At this very moment, over half of Americans over the age of 80 either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery, according to the National Eye Institute.  This article covers some of the most common questions that our patients have regarding cataracts. What is a Cataract? A cataract is the clouding of your eye’s normally…

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. Vision loss caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed, but it can be prevented. Doctors are not entirely sure what mechanisms cause glaucoma, but the symptoms are typically associated with elevated pressure inside the eye. There is evidence that certain lifestyle changes may help reduce the risk…

What Are Eye Allergies? Allergic conjunctivitis, also known as eye or ocular allergies, is a common eye condition caused by allergens and irritants. Allergens are substances that cause an allergic reaction. They can irritate the conjunctiva, the protective tissue that lines the eyelid and eye and keeps them lubricated. This tissue can become inflamed as…

What is Amblyopia? Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the leading cause of vision impairment in children. It occurs when the brain fails to properly process signals from one eye. Over time, the brain learns to rely heavily on the stronger eye, which in turn worsens the condition of the weaker eye. Early routine eye exams…

Did you know that glaucoma is the 3rd leading cause of blindness worldwide? However, blindness from glaucoma can often be prevented with early diagnosis and treatment. The most common type of glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, affects more than 2 million individuals in the United States. Glaucoma is serious, and your best medicine is to ensure your…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.3 million Americans, or 9.4% of the population, are living with diabetes. An additional 84.1 million have prediabetes, which if left untreated, can lead to type 2 diabetes. Nearly 1 in 4 adults with diabetes do not even know they have it, but diabetes is…