Contact lenses are an effective and convenient way to correct refractive eye errors such as near and far-sightedness and astigmatism. However, while they are extremely safe, they aren’t designed to be worn for prolonged periods of time. So how long is too long? What are the risks involved when you wear them for too long? …
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If you have been diagnosed with a refractive eye error like near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism, you will undoubtedly be considering what your options are to correct your vision. While some patients opt for glasses, many will opt for contact lenses – either instead of or alongside their glasses. What Are Contact Lenses? Contact lenses are …
Myopia is now the most commonly diagnosed refractive eye condition in the world. Nevertheless, many people still know very little about it and what it means for their vision. Recently, treatments have been found which can help to slow the progression of myopia provided they are started at a young age. This is known as …
Since summer is winding down, now is the time to start thinking about back to school preparation if you have a child. One important task to undertake in the back-to-school festivities is making an appointment with Eye Site Vision Center in Lighthouse Point, Coral Springs, or Boca Raton, Florida. Here is some information about why …
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Advice on How to Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays This Summer by Your Florida-based Optometrist Most people know how ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause sunburn and skin cancer. However, Eye Site Vision Center, an optometrist practice serving Coral Springs, Lighthouse Point, and Boca Raton, Florida would like to remind you that UV …
Improve Your Vision With Eyecare Provided By Eye Site Vision Center Center Getting regular eye care is the best way to maintain and improve your vision throughout childhood and later adulthood. Treating eye problems as soon as possible can help prevent them from worsening (especially refractive errors like nearsightedness and farsightedness) and diseases such as …
Keratoconus is a type of refractive error that can impact your ability to see. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone. We encourage you to read on and learn a bit more, including how our Eye Site Vision Center optometrists in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, and Lighthouse Point can help you or a …
Cataracts Diagnosis & Treatment From Our Optometrist In Coral Springs & Lighthouse Point, FL Cataracts are a common risk for adults over the age of 40. As you age, the proteins inside of the lens of your eye can clump together, which ultimately turns the lens from clear to cloudy, which naturally affects your vision clarity. …
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes optic nerve damage and if it goes undetected, in some cases it may lead to loss of vision. Once there is damage to the optic nerve, it is permanent. Glaucoma is classified into two groups; chronic glaucoma or open-angle glaucoma and acute glaucoma or closed-angle glaucoma. Either type can …
Corneal Refractive Therapy At Eye Site Vision Center Our optometrist at Eye Site Vision Center in Boca Raton offers corneal refractive therapy, also call Ortho-K and orthokeratology, for the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatisms, and presbyopia. These hard contact lenses work well for individuals who don’t want to wear vision correction during the day. Ortho-K and Your Eyes …