Thomas Eye Center News
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Do you suffer from gritty, itchy eyes? It could be dry eye disease.
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 persistent eye...
All About Presbyopia
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. ...
Eye Care and the Common Cold
To help you beat the common cold this season, here are a few things to keep in mind: The best practice for washing hands: wet hands with warm water before applying soap, rub hands together covering each palm, between fingers and then the back of your hand, and then...
Even children need eye protection from the sun
Children may not be as interested as adults are in the fashion aspect of sunglasses. But because kids spend much more time outdoors than most adults do, sunglasses that block 100 percent of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are extra important for children. In...
Eyeglass donations accepted here
If you have any old eyeglasses or sunglasses laying around, don’t throw them away! Consider donating them to local people in need. Dr. Thomas is partnered with the Lions Clubs International and our office is an official drop off location! Just gather your...
Dry Eye Can Happen to Anyone
Dry eye occurs when the quantity and/or quality of tears fails to keep the surface of the eye adequately lubricated. The risk of developing dry eye increases with advancing age. These days, though, even young people are developing dry eye due to “digital eye strain”...
Think your child is ready for contacts?
How do I know when my child is ready for contact lenses? There’s no “right age” to begin wearing contact lenses — almost anyone of any age can wear them. But it involves a level of responsibility and the ability to follow a wear-and-care routine. If you feel your...
Is it time for your child to have their first eye exam?
Fun morning here at Thomas Eye Center! Mr. Lincoln just turned 6 months old and came in for his first eye exam! Healthy eyes and good vision play a critical role in how infants and children learn to see the world. Six months is around the time Dr. Thomas recommends a...
June is cataract awareness month
Prevent Blindness America has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the United States, and it is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are 24 million Americans over the age of 40 who are affected by...
Seven causes of eye twitching
Why does my eye twitch? Stress: While we're all under stress at times, our bodies react in different ways. Eye twitching can be one sign of stress. Tiredness: A lack of sleep, whether because of stress or some other reason, can trigger eyelid spasms. Catching up on...