Did you know that macular degeneration is among the leading causes of vision loss? You may not be able to prevent it. But knowing if you have risk factors for it can help ensure you’re tested for it and treated as needed. At , our optometrists in Pittsburgh, Greensburg, South Hills, and McMurray, PA, offer testing […]
Do you have trouble seeing in low light conditions? Or is your vision blurry? These are possible signs of an eye disease known as macular degeneration. It mostly occurs as people age, but you can also get it earlier. Our optometrists in Pittsburgh, PA, at provide care for this condition when needed. But you may be […]
Dry eyes can be a debilitating condition to deal with. The gritty, itchy, dry feeling can impact your comfort throughout the day. To treat dry eye effectively, your eye doctor in Pittsburgh, PA, eye doctors will need to find the underlying cause. Here are some common causes of dry eye to watch for. Changes As […]
Have your eyes been feeling itchy or watery? It’s that time of year when trees and grasses release pollen into the air, triggering seasonal allergies. You don’t have to spend all of spring hiding indoors. Our optometrists in Pittsburgh, PA, at offer help managing and treating these allergies. Here’s some advice on protecting your eyes from […]
Have you been experiencing pressure or pain in one or both eyes? This may indicate that you have glaucoma, a common eye disease. Having this condition diagnosed early and managed can help protect your vision. At , our optometrists in Pittsburgh, PA, offer testing and treatment for this disease. Let’s explore some of the risk factors […]
If you’re a person who can’t bear to think of running out of aspirin, or someone who keeps a steady supply of Tylenol on the nightstand, you should know that the pain you’re having up top might be related to your eyes. Whether caused by uncorrected refractive errors, eye strain, or underlying eye conditions, vision-related […]
Blue light is of relatively new concern, based on the proliferation of screens in our daily lives. A popular solution to the exposure our eyes get to blue light is to wear—appropriately named—blue light glasses. These don’t block 100% of blue light, but they can reduce exposure to the point that they’re worth considering. You […]
Have you heard of blue light glasses? They aren’t really blue, but the makers of blue light glasses claim that the lenses block a large percentage of the blue light that’s emitted from screens. It’s a good idea. With more people spending hours in front of screens, there have been more reported incidences of troublesome […]
Do your eyes feel like they’ve been running laps around a track field after a long day of staring at screens? You’re not alone. This is what life is like nowadays. Even though technology has made so much possible, it’s also brought an onslaught of trouble for eyesight, and it’s important to recognize why this […]
If your child wears corrective eyewear, you may wonder if they need contacts rather than eyeglasses on the field. This is not a straightforward question, especially if your child is not the most diligent when it comes to general hygiene. After all, contacts require the wearer to be responsible enough to care for them daily. […]
