When Are Cataracts Bad Enough for Surgery? (What Optometrists Want You to Know) If you’ve been told you have cataracts, you might be wondering: “Do I need surgery now… or can I wait?” The answer isn’t always obvious and that uncertainty is exactly why many people delay treatment longer than they should. Let’s break it [...]
Floaters come from aging of the vitreous. They are relatively predictable, microscopic changes inside the eye that most people may experience over time. If you are experiencing floaters, you are not alone. 🧠 What is the vitreous? The vitreous humor is a clear, gel-like substance that fills about 80% of the eye—sitting between the lens [...]
RELIEF FROM EYE ALLERGIES We are asked often about how to maintain healthy eyes as the seasons change. Similar to your overall health, there are plenty of steps you can take to maintain healthy eyes in changing environments. Being aware of how the environment affects your body is an important step. Changing seasons is one [...]
What Causes Dry Eyes? For patients with dry eye syndrome, their tear glands that moisturize the eye don’t produce enough tears, or their tears have a chemical composition that causes them to evaporate too quickly. Lacrimal glands are located above each eyeball and they continuously supply tear fluid that's wiped across the surface of your [...]
On Monday, August, 21, 2017 a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) across all of North America. If you are in Portland, Oregon you will be able to see a 99% solar eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks any part of the Sun. The map below shows the path of [...]
One of the biggest hazards of heat waves is to health. People of all ages can suffer the effects of a heat wave, but the ill, very young, elderly, or overwieigh tend to be affected more severely. It is important to follow the warnings, advisory and health tips to stay healthy during these extreme heat [...]
What is dry eye syndrome and what are the signs and symptoms for dry eyes? What is dry eye? Dry eye occurs when the eye does not produce tears properly, or when the tears are not of the correct consistency and evaporate too quickly. In addition, inflammation of the surface of the eye may occur along [...]
What’s the difference between a vision screening and an eye exam? There is a big difference between a vision screening and an eye exam. A vision screening is very basic and eye exams by Dr. Annie Bacon are very thorough. A vision screening is generally performed by a school nurse or pediatrician. According to American [...]
Pink Eye Facts Pink eye is one of the most common and treatable eye conditions in children and adults; about 3 million cases of pink eye occur in the United States each year. Treatment is not always needed and the course of treatment depends on the underlying cause. What is Pink Eye? Pink eye, also [...]
Nine Habits for Healthy Eyes We are asked often about how to maintain healthy eyes as we age. Similar to your overall health, there are plenty of steps you can take to maintain healthy eyes. Aging is a natural process and one of the only guarantees in life. By making a conscious effort to maintain [...]
