The only way to get rid of cataracts is to replace the lens inside your eye during cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, your eye doctor will remove your natural lens where the cataract is and replace it with an IOL, which stands for intraocular lens. Before cataract surgery, your eye doctor will help you determine… Read More
Glaucoma is an eye condition that, if left untreated, can be threatening to your eyesight. It does not present many symptoms, therefore, it is essentially undetectable without help from a professional. Any damage to your vision by glaucoma is permanent, so early treatment and detection are essential to preserving vision. Keep reading to learn more… Read More
Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to certain foreign substances entering your body. Your body sends massive amounts of antibodies to repel these particles or chemicals. These particles may not bother some people but, for some reason, trigger a harsh reaction inside of you. These substances can be very common in the environment, including… Read More
How often do you have to deal with irritating and dry eyes? If you frequently do, you could have dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes affect millions of people every year. Environmental conditions, medications, and sleep all impact the moisture level of your eyes. But if your symptoms don’t come and go and instead remain year-round,… Read More
Did you know that the AAO designates the whole month of March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month? Why is this something that is important? Well, for one thing, you only get one pair of eyes. For another, most eye injuries actually occur in the workplace. So it makes sense that Workplace Eye Wellness Month takes… Read More
It’s easy to take good eyesight for granted when you have it. It’s one of those things you won’t miss until it’s gone, but when it is, it can be difficult to adjust. There are so many ways our vision can be damaged. It is important to remember why you should do everything in your… Read More
Dry eye is more common than you may think. Part of this is due to the wide range of things that can cause it. The main reason that dry eye occurs is the eyes produce low-quality tears or there are not enough tears. If this is the case, sometimes the only way to get your… Read More
The weather is getting warmer and that means people want to spend more time outside. It’s never too late to start thinking about your eye care. Keep reading for 7 easy spring eye care tips to try! 1. Use These 4 Methods to Prevent Allergies Spring always brings surprises. What’s not surprising though, is the… Read More
Like anything else that you own, glasses are susceptible to wear and tear. This means that they will need replacing at some point. Not sure if it’s time for new glasses? Keep reading for signs you need to schedule an eye exam at Eye Care Specialists in the Wilkes Barre area! Blurry Vision This is… Read More
Sunlight can be very harmful to your eyes. Ultraviolet light, or UV light, can cause radiation and damage your eyes over time. The best way to protect your eyes is simple— wear sunglasses when it’s sunny out. But it’s important to wear the right kind of sunglasses. Some do not protect as well as others…. Read More
