Convergence insufficiency is a moderately common vision problem that affects the ability to comfortably focus on close objects. One of the treatments for this condition is to perform convergence exercises with a Brock String if prescribed or recommended by your eye doctor. A Brock String is a simple tool that helps to improve the ability to turn the eyes inward together and focus on close objects.

Optometry, a vital field in preventive health care, offers comprehensive eye examinations that can detect early signs of systemic diseases, preventing their advancement. With the ability to identify subtle changes in vision, optometrists ensure optimal visual acuity and a better quality of life, while also playing a crucial role in the early diagnosis and management of eye diseases.

When it comes to patient education and ocular disease management, optometrists are often asked the inevitable question “Is there anything else I can do”? Patients continually seek additional treatment options, in hopes of increasing their odds of preserving their sight.

The painless procedure assists the doctor in the early detection of many disorders including glaucoma, hypertension, diabetes, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and many more vision threatening conditions. Learn more here on how you can benefit from retinal photography at your next eye exam.

As the materials and technology of contact lenses are being updated and revamped, it requires certain ingredients in the contact lens solutions that help maintain the contact lens’ key features.  Generics that contain older ingredients may not help promote the contact lens’ newer technology.  See how your solution stacks up.

The chart below is an approximation of the printed chart used by eye doctors. For more accurate detection of macular damage, you will need a complete eye exam.

Quit these habits for the sake of your eyes. To help you avoid major problems down the road, here are contact lens case mistakes you might not even realize you’re making that could compromise your eye health.

And how to actually get rid of them. Odds are, you’ve been dealing with eye boogers your whole life and just wipe them away then keep it moving, but there’s actually a lot more to them than you’d think.

Most of us share a common color vision sensory experience. Some people, however, have a color vision deficiency, which means their perception of colors is different from what most of us see. Check out our interactive demos.

Even with the best contact lens hygiene in the world, you might still deal with eye issues that warrant a trip to the doctor. If you experience a ton of dryness, redness, pain, discharge, blurry vision, or anything else that makes your vision worse instead of better, we suggest you stop wearing your contacts and call your eye doctor right away. Read more.

How is the test graded? What’s the minimum score? For both eyes combined? Can you pass the test with one good eye? And what happens to somebody whose vision test score is too low? Can it be appealed or the test retaken? How does all this work?

Many contact lens wearers have a dirty little secret: They sometimes sleep or nap in their lenses. But this bad habit could raise their risk of serious eye infections and even lead to vision loss. Read more about why sleeping in contacts can be so dangerous.

If your work involves heavy computer use, you may notice eye trouble. You’re not alone—at least 50 percent of those who work in front of a computer report eye issues, but the number may be closer to 90 percent. If you’re having trouble with your eyes, check your screen use. If your symptoms don’t go away, or if you need more information, contact our office to schedule your appointment.

The American Optometric Association urges individuals to not only quit smoking but also to have the eyes examined regularly as early detection of disease decreases the likelihood of complications in the future. Read more on how smoking can affect your eyes.

Have you ever wondered how people with specific eye errors see the world? Philip Barlow, a Cape Town-based artist, has created a series of paintings that vividly shows the struggle of those who have myopia or nearsightedness, the most common refractive error of the eye.

Spit and contact solutions aren’t the same. Read this to find out the dangers of dirty contact lenses. Learn more about this gross and dangerous habit that you or a friend may have!

BpA as many of you know, is found almost everywhere – food containers, compact discs and DVDs, bicycle helmets and electronic equipment. At your optometrist’s office, it’s found in trace amounts in some plastic eyeglass frames and in polycarbonate, a very common lens used in eyeglasses. With only trace amounts of BpA detected in a polycarbonate lens and plastic eye wear frame, how much exposure are you really getting? Read more about what your lenses are made from.

An unusual white ring in the front of a woman's eyeball was the result of a rare condition. An eye exam revealed inflammation and "crystalline deposits" in part of her cornea, the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eyeball, according to the report. Learn more by reading here.

Approximately 90% of all patients with diabetes will develop some form of sight-threatening retinopathy over their lifetime. Learn more about how diabetes affects your eyes and why it is important to regularly examine your eyes!

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers! Learn more about how allergies can affect your eyes here!