What is a cataract? This is a question I answer almost every day, but this may be my first time to answer this question in written form. We are all born with a clear lens in each eye. This lens is part of the focusing mechanism of the eye. The eye gets about 1/3 of […]
Read MoreFor the past several months we’ve been posting information about different facets of eye care that is useful and informative to friends and followers of The Eye Center. Today, I’d like to provide some information about safety eyewear. In the work environment, employers are responsible for the safety of employees. This obviously includes eye safety. […]
Read MoreMyopia is the medical term for nearsightedness. Myopia control is a relatively new concept of slowing the increase of nearsightedness that many children and young adults experience. Nearsightedness occurs when the eyeball grows too long, which causes light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it. This results in blurred distance […]
Read MoreWhen The Eye Center began a Dry Eye Clinic and began performing Advanced Dry Eye exams in 2012, it was a bit of a surprise to much of our staff and patients because most people assume that dry eye is one of the conditions covered in a routine exam. Because a routine involves checking all […]
Read MoreYou have probably heard it before, whether from your friend or doctor, “Ugh, my nearsightedness got worse this year!” or “You need glasses because of your astigmatism.” But what do these terms actually mean? When you hear these terms from your doctor, they are referring to your refractive error, more simply, the amount to which […]
Read MoreMigraines have inflammatory triggers causing decreased blood flow and impairment of the nervous system. The pain, sensory, and motor changes depend on which nerves and blood vessels are involved. They often begin with an aura or prodrome premonition at the beginning which usually lasts up to 30 minutes. Afterward, pain and residual effects can last […]
Read MoreI’m Andy Langston, one of the optometrists at The Eye Center. We’re reaching out to friends and followers to tell you a little about ourselves and our clinic. I’m very happy to be a part of our Team here. I’m a native Arkansan from Salem, Arkansas. There are actually three communities in Arkansas named Salem. […]
Read MoreI remember talking to one of my best friends in optometry school about hitting. He was a division one baseball player and was explaining to me what it was like trying to hit a 90mph fastball. In summary, it’s hard. But the funny thing to us as optometrists, was him talking about trying to hit […]
Read MoreSurgery for glaucoma is always the last resort. It usually means we have tried all forms of medication and other non-invasive methods to control eye pressure and nothing has been successful. Glaucoma surgery, while successful, also comes with risks. These risks can range from mild to severe. The common risks associated with all surgeries such […]
Read MoreAge. As we age, eyelids loosen and tear, and oil production decreases which will add to dry eye symptoms and often worsen over time. Numerous dry eye therapies can help alleviate these natural changes. Contact lenses tend to soak up tears along with other substances which include allergens and particles that can irritate the surface […]
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