n 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 […]
Should I Worry About Those Spots/Floaters in My Vision?
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 […]
Your Eyes: A Window to Your Overall Health
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 […]
Blue Light – Facts and Fiction
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 […]
Managing Styes: Treatment & Prevention Strategies
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. […]
UNDERSTANDING EYE FATIGUE
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 […]
