Do your eyes ever feel red, scratchy, irritated, or even painful? You might be dealing with a common condition known as dry eye. For some people, dry eye can be a minor inconvenience, but for others dry eye may significantly affect quality of life—causing discomfort, blurred vision, and, in severe cases, long-term damage. What Is […]
Diabetes results from impaired blood glucose regulation and can cause complications in various organs, including the eye. In the United States, over 38 million children and adults have diabetes. Annual dilated eye exams help screen for diabetic-related eye conditions. Diabetic retinopathy is the most common ocular condition that can result from diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy affects […]
In our practice, we understand that eye emergencies can happen at any time. Whether it’s a foreign body in the eye, sudden vision loss, or persistent eye pain, timely intervention is crucial for preserving your sight and overall eye health. Here’s a closer look at some of the common urgent eye care issues we manage […]
Many of us have spots or faint strings that appear in our vision from time to time. They seem to move in our vision whenever we move our eyes. We call them floaters. Usually, only a few floaters appear at a time, and they’re mostly unnoticeable. Sometimes, however, they can suddenly increase in number and […]
Patients frequently ask me why I need to know what medications they are taking and any systemic conditions they have. It can be difficult to see the relevance of these conditions in an eye exam. Aside from trying to treat my patients as whole people and not just a walking set of eyeballs, the eyes […]
Light is essential to our daily lives and bodily functions. The sun is our natural source of blue light. Blue light from the sun help regulate our wake-and-sleep cycle, also known as our circadian rhythm. The sun also has other health benefits as it provides us with vitamin D and plays a role in a […]
Learn how to treat styes at home, what they are, when to see an eye doctor, and how to prevent them with Littleton Eye Care Center. […]
Why do my eyes feel constantly tired? Experiencing tired eyes is a very common feeling. Some people feel their eyes are tired after focusing for a long time – whether that’s reading, doing work on the computer, or even driving. Everyone’s eyes have a focusing system built in, and we use this focusing system to […]
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