Did you know that the cornea filters out some of the sun's UV rays? The cornea is the clear tissue that covers the front of the eye. It is transparent to allow light to pass through to the inner part of the eye. It comprises three primary layers: the epithelium, the outer layer; the stroma, the middle layer; and the endothelium, the inner layer. The cornea is curved and focuses the light rays that come through it. It is a tough and clear tissue that protects your eyes from foreign materials and is a barrier to infection.

At a minimum, the American Optometric Association (AOA) suggests getting a comprehensive eye exam once every year. This is even if you have never experienced any eye problems. A comprehensive eye exam is not just for fixing eyesight problems. It can help assess the general health of your eyes and help you understand how well your eyes work. Besides, the exam can help alert you to potential problems your eyes may develop in the future.

Most patients with dry eye have been going for treatments that do not deal with the root cause. Currently, ophthalmologists prefer not to send their patients home with remedies they may not follow. LipiFlow® presents a drug-free, safe, and effective method of treating dry eyes.

Dry eye, a very uncomfortable disease, is one of the most common eye conditions among Americans. There are several treatments available for managing it, but the challenge is finding the best option that works for you. One treatment that is FDA-approved for dry eye therapy is Lipiflow®. Lipiflow can provide a long-term solution for people who have been living with dry eye syndrome. 

Glaucoma is a collective term for eye conditions that progressively damage the optic nerve. A healthy optic nerve means you have good vision. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve by increasing the pressure in the eye. For people over the age of 60, it is a leading cause of blindness. 

Dry eye syndrome is quite a common eye condition. It is the inability of your eyes to produce enough tears for the lubrication of the eyes. The tears become of little quantity or poor quality. This unreliability in tear production can lead to irritation, inflammation, and destruction of the ocular surface. 

“In general many people have the misconception that their eyes are disconnected from their bodies. That’s a myth that is perpetuated by insurance carriers who continue to offer vision plans separate and apart from general health plans,” says Dr. Gregory Schultz, an optometrist who has been specializing in ocular disease for 21 years.

When you get a pair of eyeglasses, you’ll find that there are plenty of options for lens coatings. Each coating imparts specific properties to the glasses that can help you in your daily life. Does this mean that you should just get them all? No, not usually. Instead, you should choose the ones that fit your unique needs.

Not all progressive lenses are created equal. The old adage, “You get what you pay for,” is true when it comes these lenses. Our Williamsburg eye doctor shares information on the importance of quality progressive lenses.

Most children should have their eyes examined at six months of age, at three-years-old, before they start school, and every other year thereafter. During these routine eye exams, an eye care professional will check your child’s eyes for a number of conditions to ensure your child see’s properly.