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What Is Macular Degeneration and Who’s Most at Risk?
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects the macula, the small central area of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. It can make tasks such as reading, recognizing...
Why Do I See Halos or Glare While Driving at Night?
Seeing halos or glare while driving at night is usually a sign that light is not focusing cleanly through your eyes. Headlights, streetlights, and traffic signals can appear streaky, starburst-like,...
Can Poor Sleep Cause Blurry Vision?
If you've ever dragged yourself out of bed after a rough night and noticed your vision looked blurry, your eyes were dry, or the light seemed harsher than usual, your eyes were telling you...
How Your Desk Setup Affects Eye Strain
If you spend most of your day at a desk working, studying, or switching between screens, you may notice your eyes feeling tired, dry, or strained by the end of the day. You may even experience...
Sudden Eye Redness: When It’s Nothing vs. Something Serious
You look in the mirror and notice it right away—one or both eyes are suddenly red. Maybe it showed up overnight, or maybe it came on during the day without much warning. You might wonder...
High Blood Pressure & Your Eyes: What Your Eye Exam Can Reveal
High blood pressure can feel “invisible.” You might feel fine, keep up with work and family, and assume everything’s okay until a routine visit to a doctor uncovers something unexpected. One of the...
Can You Sleep In Contacts? Why It’s Risky
Sleeping in contact lenses is a common experience. You fall asleep on the couch during one more episode, you doze off with a book, or you crash after a long day and wake up...
What is Presbyopia? Why Your Vision Changes After 40
Presbyopia can feel like it shows up overnight. One day, you’re reading a menu with ease, and the next, you’re holding it at arm’s length under the brightest light you can find. If you’ve been...
Can You Wear Contact Lenses with Dry Eyes?
If you love wearing contact lenses but struggle with dry, irritated eyes, you may be wondering if you have to give up your favorite lenses. Fortunately, scleral lenses and other specialized options...
Why You Should Use Your Vision Insurance Benefits Before the Year Ends
If you’ve been putting off scheduling your comprehensive eye exam in Coral Gables or Palmetto Bay, now is the perfect time to make it happen. Most vision insurance plans reset on January 1, which...