Cataracts: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment at The Eye Pros
https://vimeo.com/989397662?share=copy Have you noticed your vision becoming cloudy or blurred lately? This could be a sign of cataracts, a common eye condition that Dr. Robison at The Eye Pros in Boise, Idaho sees frequently. In this video, Dr. Robison explains what cataracts are, the symptoms to watch for, and the treatment options available. Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye, which normally focuses […]
Blurry Vision? Learn How Astigmatism Treatment Can Help You See Clearly
https://vimeo.com/989378067?share=copy Are you experiencing blurry vision, both near and far? Do straight lines sometimes appear doubled? These could be signs of astigmatism. In this video, Dr. Eric Thompson, one of the co-owners and ophthalmologists at Eye Pros, will explain what astigmatism is and how it affects your vision. Dr. Thompson will also discuss how a simple eye exam can […]
Dry Eye Relief: Effective Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction at Boise Eye Pros
https://vimeo.com/988200040?share=copy This transcript is from an informational video by Dr. Robison of Boise Eye Pros about a condition called meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). MGD occurs when the glands in your eyelids that produce oil for your tears become inflamed and clogged. This can lead to dry, gritty eyes because the oil layer of your tears evaporates too quickly. Dr. […]
Utah’s Guide to Eye Health: Best Vitamins and Nutrients
Too many of us take our bodies and particularly our eyesight for granted, using them every day without much forethought. That’s until we are in a situation where we lose our health and vision for some reason. In some cases, vision loss or degradation is beyond our control. It could be genetic or due to a […]
The Complete Guide to Choosing Contact Lenses: Everything to Know
It is estimated that around 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses. The majority of people who wear contact lenses are female (two-thirds of wearers), while the average age of contact lens wearers is 31 years old. Contact lenses are popular as they allow people to see better without affecting their appearance […]
Five Early Signs of Cataracts And What To Do
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that cataracts cause 51% of blindness in the world. If you have cataracts, it’s important that you get treatment as soon as you can. Cataracts tend to develop slowly but can cause a lot of damage if you don’t get treatment for them. It’s important to watch out for early signs […]
See Me Now?: The Different Types of Contact Lenses, Explained
About 79% of adults use some form of vision correction. That’s right, if you need glasses or contact lenses, you’re in the majority! Did you know that there are different types of contact lenses? While your optometrist may not go over all of your options with you, you should be aware of what those options […]
Contact Lens Cleaner: 5 Steps to Effectively Cleaning Your Lens
Approximately 40-90% of contact lens wearers don’t properly follow care instructions. Serious infections that lead to blindness affect 1 out of every 500 of them every year. One of them, keratitis, leads to 1 million doctor visits a year. Using a contact lens cleaner is the best way to prevent these issues. It’s so important […]
The Benefits of Multifocal Contact Lenses
Did you know that over 2 billion people have refractive vision errors? That’s 25% of the world’s population! While glasses and contact lenses are the most common methods of correcting refractive errors, there is another option: multifocal contact lenses. Multifocal contact lenses can help with both nearsightedness and farsightedness. They correct vision at all distances, […]
What Is an Astigmatism? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Studies show that 14 million Americans are visually impaired. Many of these people with vision problems have uncorrected impairments and could benefit from things like eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, there are many reasons why you may have blurry eyesight, so it is important that you know what is causing your vision problems. One common cause of […]
