by Carolyn Marquez | Mar 5, 2024 | Patient Health
When it comes to safeguarding your vision and ensuring your eyes are healthy, selecting the right optometrist is pivotal. An optometrist is not just someone who prescribes glasses or contact lenses; they are a vital part of your healthcare team, dedicated to providing...
by Thomas Eye Center | Jan 17, 2024 | Patient Health
🔍 Glaucoma: Silent Thief of Sight 🔍 January is known as Glaucoma Awareness Month, and it is an important time to promote awareness. Glaucoma isn’t a single disease, but a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve due to an increase in pressure...
by Carolyn Marquez | Jan 10, 2024 | Patient Health
Did you know that glaucoma is often called the ‘silent thief of sight’? It can slowly cause vision loss, often without any warning signs. Unfortunately, once lost, the vision can’t be recovered. But here’s the good news: Regular eye exams can...
by Carolyn Marquez | Jan 4, 2024 | Patient Health
Dry Eye Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Do your eyes water a lot? Do you struggle with redness or blurred vision? Do your eyes ever ache? All of these could be a sign of dry eye. Dry eye syndrome, also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a...
by Carolyn Marquez | Sep 13, 2023 | Patient Health
Are dry, itchy, and gritty eyes bothering you? You’re not alone. Dry eye disease affects many people, causing discomfort and irritation. But how do you know when it’s time to seek a diagnosis and explore treatment options? If you’ve been experiencing...
by Thomas Eye Center | Sep 8, 2023 | Patient Health
Around the age of 40, most adults will start experiencing signs of presbyopia. It is when your eyes gradually lose the ability to see things clearly up close. The tell-tale sign may be when you notice yourself needing to hold things further away to read them. ...
