Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on October 4, 2023
Glaucoma is a dangerous eye condition that can cause a variety of symptoms and can permanently damage your vision if left untreated. There are many different types of glaucoma. Keep reading to learn more about narrow angle glaucoma! What Is Glaucoma? Glaucoma often occurs when the pressure inside your eye becomes higher than normal, which… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on October 3, 2023
October is “Contact Lens Safety Month,” so don’t let your contact lenses become one of the scary parts of the Halloween reverie. Here are 7 frightful facts about contact lenses and how you can lower all the spookiest risks. 1. Contact lenses can cause eye ulcers when not cleaned and handled properly. This is a… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 20, 2023
Healthy Aging Eye Month is an observance during the month of September to raise awareness about eye health and aging. As people get older, they are more likely to develop eye diseases such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can cause vision loss. However, there are ways to protect your vision and prevent… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 6, 2023
Eyesight is arguably the most important sense for learning, enabling us to perceive, process and understand visual information. However, many people struggle with vision problems that can interfere with their academic performance and development. Ways eyesight can affect learning: It is important to detect and treat vision problems as early as possible to prevent them… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on September 1, 2023
The eyes are an extremely important part of the body and need special care. They can be damaged easily and are at risk of developing numerous conditions. In some cases, you can develop eye conditions even if you have taken the right measures to protect them. One such condition is keratoconus. Keep reading to learn… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 7, 2023
What’s better than summer? Summer after LASIK! Whatever you do to entertain yourself in the warmest months, it is bound to be more fun with sharper vision. Whether you’re into watersports, land sports or an educational day at the planetarium, you’ll get more out of it with less effort after LASIK. Here are our 6… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 4, 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are more than 41 million contact lens wearers in the United States – and most of them have contact lens intolerance or will have it eventually. Contact lens intolerance (CLI) is a common condition in which contact lenses suddenly begin to cause eye irritation…. Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on August 1, 2023
Cataracts are a very common eye condition that will eventually affect everyone at some point in their life. Cataracts slowly develop in the eye, physically blocking out light until sight becomes difficult. During this process, you can experience a number of other symptoms, such as faded colors and double vision. Keep reading to learn more… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 17, 2023
Sunshine and fresh air are notoriously good for your health and mood. For your eyes, not so much. Glaringly bright sun—or direct sunlight over a long period of time—can cause damage to the delicate tissues of the eye. Intense or prolonged exposure can increase the risk of a number of eye issues: The right sunglasses… Read More
Posted by: Missouri Eye Institute in Blog on July 6, 2023
Many eye conditions can threaten your sight, but not many can quietly take your vision, like glaucoma. Glaucoma develops gradually, slowly diminishing your peripheral vision. This means if you develop glaucoma, you could lose a large portion of your sight before you even realize something is wrong. Glaucoma is most often present in older adults…. Read More
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