Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, affects about 13 million people in the U.S. With this condition, the eyeball is elongated rather than circular in shape. This causes light entering the eye to behave in a way that produces blurry vision in the distance. While there is a proven genetic predisposition to myopia, in some cases, […]
Does your child have a weak or wandering eye? This is a lazy eye. This is a relatively common condition that can affect children at a young age. Your child’s eye doctor in Wellington, FL, can help. At Family Vision Center PA, we’re committed to helping our patients maintain healthy eyes. What is a lazy […]
Contact lenses are a popular option among people who need corrective lenses. If you have glasses and would like to have contacts, your eye doctor in Wellington, FL, can help. After your eyes are examined, your eye doctor can order the right contacts for your eyes. Here’s what you need to know. Get A Contact […]
Your Wellington, FL, optometrist for contact lenses has a range of options for you to choose from, including sclera lenses. Scleral lenses aren’t technically contact lenses at all, because they don’t come into contact with the cornea like traditional contact lenses. For many people who need corrective lenses, scleral lenses are a smart choice. But […]
Strabismus is the official medical term for crossed eyes. This condition is more common in children than you may realize. Thankfully, it’s not like long ago when a person had to live their entire lives with crossed eyes. Many treatment options exist today, including special lenses, therapies, and surgery, depending on the case. If your […]
Myopia is another term for near-sightedness, or the inability to see objects that are far from you. Eyestrain in Wellington, FL, is a common symptom of this condition, one that can cause headaches or burning eyes after a while. We’ll look at whether reducing eyestrain can slow (rather than stop) the progression of myopia and what […]
Protecting the health of your children’s eyes begins as soon as they are born. Eye health impacts many other areas of a child’s development, including their capacity for learning. If a child is struggling with vision problems, they will have problems with other things, like headaches, feelings of frustration, issues with self-confidence, trouble interacting with […]
When your child’s eyes change color, it’s a sign they’re reacting to their environment. In most cases, red eyes are not a cause for concern, though it’s usually recommended parents see a pediatrician to rule out more serious conditions. We’ll look at what it might be and what you can do to ensure your child […]
For most people, dry eye is more of an annoyance than anything else. In fact, millions can go years ignoring the condition without suffering any major consequences. However, there are cases where dry eyes are more serious, and never more so when they’re a symptom of a bigger condition rather than the primary problem. Can […]
When you look at scleral contacts, you can immediately tell the difference between them and regular soft contacts. Not only are scleral contacts larger, but they’re also shaped differently. Because they’re designed to rest on the whites of your eyes due to an irregularly shaped cornea, there’s a noticeable dome in the middle of the […]
