Some patients have trouble wearing ordinary contact lenses because their eyes are hard to fit. The following conditions can make contact lens fitting challenging: dry eyes, keratoconus, astigmatism, presbyopia and giant papillary conjunctivitis. Wearing contact lenses after a LASIK surgery can also be difficult. Fortunately, there are specialty contact lenses available. Guilford Eye Center, your […]
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The 6 Steps of an Infant or Toddler Eye Exam
An eye doctor needs to consider several things and make precautions when performing eye exams on infants and toddlers. Since infants cannot communicate, the eye doctor will use objective tests during the eye exam. Tests are also performed more rapidly than with older children. Typically, children in this age group perform best if the eye […]
The Visual Health Hazards of Cigarette Smoking
It’s common knowledge that certain bad habits, such as excessive exposure to blue light from gadget screens, contribute to poor eye health. However, not many are aware that smoking cigarettes can also be a factor. Lighting up might not only damage your lungs; it might also necessitate frequent visits to an eye care center.
Important Tips for Proper Contact Lenses Care
Caring for contact lenses is crucial to ensuring the lifespan of these corrective devices. Not doing so can lead to eye infections and other eyesight-related problems, including those that can cause vision loss. Dr. Wood and Dr. Thurmond, your trusted eye doctors in the area, share important tips on how to properly take care of […]
Ensuring Children’s Eye Health With the Right Toys
The month of December is the time for gift-giving, and toys are often a huge part of many shopping lists. While these bring joy to children, the need to ensure the safety of their eyes is paramount, especially when they play with them. There are various hazards in toys that may put children at risk […]
4 Age-Related Eye Problems and Their Treatment
As part of the aging process, your vision won’t be as clear or sharp as it used to be, especially if you’re 60 or older. Eye health tends to deteriorate over time, which can affect your visual perception. This doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t prevent age-related eye diseases from damaging your vision.
Diabetes Prevention for Healthy Vision
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, involves an increase in blood sugar levels, which are often a result of inadequate insulin production. In a recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 100 million adults in the country are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. These people are prone to developing […]
Dispelling the Top 4 Misconceptions About Contact Lenses
Since their invention in 1888, contact lenses have had their fair share of naysayers, accompanied by various myths and misgivings. Today, contact lenses cater to a wider, more receptive audience. However, some misconceptions about the optical innovation remain. Guilford Eye Center aims to shed light on what is fact and what is fiction regarding contact […]
A Good Look: How to Pick an Eyeglass Style That Suits You
Certain eyeglasses look good on the rack, but somehow lose their appeal once worn. If this has ever happened to you, we feel your pain. So, here’s a guide from Guilford Eye Center explaining how your face shape and skin tone play an essential part in choosing the best eyeglass style for you.
Top 4 Foods to Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Your Vision Clear
Eating right is one of the best ways to keep your body healthy. As a top eye care center, we recommend a diet that’s low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains to help you maintain clear vision. Some foods stand out as particularly good for your eyes. Here are four you […]
4 Tips to Maintain Your Kids’ Visual Health
As parents, caretakers or guardians, there are lots of things you can do for the complete well-being of your child. Apart from providing them with shelter, guidance and care, it’s also important to pay attention to their visual health. In line with Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, here are some tips to ensure that […]
Smoking and Its Effects on Your Eyes
Smoking can be a contributing factor to many illnesses since it introduces various substances into your body that are harmful to not only your lungs, but also to your eyes. Guilford Eye Center, your trusted provider of contact lenses and other quality eye care, talks about the effects of smoking on your eye health.
Presbyopia and How It Affects Your Aging Eyes
As you reach your 40s, you may start noticing changes in your body. Climbing a flight of stairs or carrying a box full of stuff may not be as easy as it looks. Your eyesight may not also be as sharp as it once was.
Understanding Dry Eyes and the LipiFlow® System
Tears play an important part in keeping your eyes in good health. Not only do they moisturize your eyes, but they also wash away surface debris to prevent irritations. Failure of your eyes to produce tears at healthy levels or of right consistencies may result in dry eye disease.
Why Choose Maui Jim® Eyewear?
With the temperatures rising, and the weather getting warmer, you can definitely feel that summer’s just around the corner. While it’s a great time to engage in outdoor activities, basking in the sun for too long may not be so kind to your eyes. One of the best ways to protect them this season is […]
What Is Presbyopia?
Changes to your eyes and their processes are part of aging. You may even develop certain vision irregularities as you grow older. One common problem that you may have heard of is presbyopia. Guilford Eye Center, your trusted provider of LipiFlow® dry eye treatment and other eye care services, talks about this condition in detail.
4 Effective Ways to Maintain Healthy Eyes
Many vision problems occur during adulthood. While eyesight changes are part of aging, there are things you can do to maintain your visual health even in your golden years. Guilford Eye Center, your trusted provider of eyeglasses and other eye care services, suggests four ways to keep your eyes in good health.
How to Protect Your Eyes From Sports Injuries
Did you know that around 40% of all cases of eye injuries each year happen when playing sports? This problem also sends at least 13,000 individuals to the emergency room each year. As April marks Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, your reliable eye doctor from Guilford Eye Center shares tips on preventing sports eye accidents.
Important Facts You Need to Know About Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition that’s marked by a high intraocular pressure (IOP) that may lead to optic nerve damage. Without immediate treatment, it may cause permanent loss of vision. Guilford Eye Center, your trusted provider of contact lenses and other eye care services, discusses some important facts you should know about this disease.
Busting 4 Common Myths About Cataracts
Cataracts are the top reason for vision loss in the world. In fact, more than 20 million individuals aged 40 and older are affected by this condition. Despite its widespread prevalence, false information about this disease still persists.
What You Need to Know About Diabetic Retinopathy
When your body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or it can’t respond properly to this hormone, you may develop diabetes. This causes sugars to stay in your bloodstream, and that may lead to various organ complications, such as diabetic retinopathy.
What You Need to Know About Pink Eye
The conjunctiva refers to the thin tissue layer lining the inside of your eyelids. Although it’s transparent, it contains numerous blood vessels. When it becomes irritated, an inflammatory response may occur that includes blood vessel dilation, making it look like you have “pink” eye.
Answering the Top Questions About AMD
Your retina has a small spot near its center, referred to as the macula, that helps you see the objects in front of you. Over time, it may become damaged, causing it to gradually lose its functions, resulting in a condition known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Dry Eyes and How the LipiFlow® System Can Help
Tears are necessary for clear eyesight and overall visual health. Every time you blink, tears are spread across your cornea to keep your eyes moisturized. They also help wash away surface debris, reducing your risk eye irritations or infections.
4 Qualities You Must Have to Undergo LASIK
At Guilford Eye Center, we are passionate about helping you achieve better eyesight through high-quality eye care. Apart from contact lenses and eyeglasses, we also provide LASIK eye surgery screenings. This can help us determine if you’re a good candidate for this procedure.
Effective Ways to Keep Your Eyes in Great Condition
Your eyes perform an important function: providing you with the ability to see. This is why Guilford Eye Center stresses the importance of properly taking care of your eyes. In today’s post, your reliable eye doctor shares some great ways to do so.
