What is Keratoconus?

In some people, the cornea (or the front layer of the eye) does not always stay rounded; instead, it becomes thin and cone-shaped. This condition is known as keratoconus and results in distorted vision because light that enters the eye is not properly focused. According to the American Optometric Association, initial symptoms tend to crop [...]

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Vision exams for young children

It’s easy to know if your child’s knee is scraped or his elbow is bumped, but when it comes to vision, it’s not so easy to know if your child is healthy. In fact, it’s possible for a young child to have a critical vision problem without his parents even being aware of anything abnormal. [...]

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What is a Chalazion?

Many people have experienced tender and swollen eyelids – perhaps as the result of an allergy – but in some cases, irritated eyelids may actually point to a more serious condition called a chalazion. According to the American Optometric Association, a chalazion is a “slowly developing lump that forms due to blockage and swelling of [...]

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Vision Problems can hamper 3-D movie experience

The popularity of recent 3-D movies has attracted large crowds to the theater. But for people with vision problems, the experience may not be as enjoyable as it should be. According to the American Optometric Association’s Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Committee, people who have “even a small vision misalignment” or non-equal vision in both eyes [...]

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