General Eye Care
Can Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) Be Treated in Adults?
While many occurrences of amblyopia occur in children, many adults who suffer from lazy eye can be treated. Amblyopia is commonly associated with childhood eye conditions. Amblyopia can have negative implications on someone’s confidence, athletics, academics, or career, but individuals with the condition are now discovering that vision therapy may be an effective cure. At the Michigan Eye Institute, our
The Dangers of Sleeping With Your Contact Lenses In
Sleeping with contact lenses can endanger eye health and vision. Studies have confirmed that approximately one-third of contact lens wearers have slept in their contacts before bed. It is important to remember that contact lenses are classified as medical devices and should only be used according to your eye doctor’s directions. It is always best to take your contacts out
What Causes Sharp Pain in the Eye?
A sudden, sharp, or stabbing pain in the eye can have many causes, ranging from common issues like debris in the eye to rarer, more serious conditions like glaucoma. If you have eye pain after trauma to your eye or a burn, or sudden vision loss, you should seek medical attention immediately. Read on for some possible causes of sharp
Flashing Lights in Eye: Top Causes & When to See a Doctor
Seeing occasional flashing lights in your eyes usually isn’t a serious problem. But repeated flashes in the form of bright spots, streaks of lightning, or shooting stars in the corner of your eye, or a sudden increase in floaters, can indicate a serious medical condition. If you experience these symptoms, you should seek medical attention right away. What Are the
Everything You Need To Know About Eye Twitching
Why Is My Eye Twitching? Eye twitching is an involuntary blinking of your eye. It can range from a mild annoyance to a persistent disturbance. While this condition is typically harmless, it’s important to understand the reasoning behind your eye twitching in case there is an underlying issue at play. Keep reading this guide for everything you need to know
Preventing & Diagnosing Ocular Migraine
Are you experiencing headaches accompanied by vision loss or blind spots? This could be an ocular migraine, also known as retinal migraine. These are rare occurrences and typically only happen in one eye. However, if you’re experiencing them in both eyes, you should seek immediate treatment. The vision issues associated with ocular migraines usually only last about an hour or
Does Caffeine Affect Your Eyesight in Michigan?
Can Caffeine Affect Eyesight? Caffeine—it’s what many of us start our mornings off with and, for many more, how we recharge our afternoons. Caffeinated beverages are a delicious way of boosting your energy and stimulating the brain so that you’re awake, alert, and ready to seize the day. But can they be bad for your eyes? To some extent, caffeine
Halloween Contact Lenses: Scarier Than They Look
Using Halloween Contact Lenses to Enhance a Costume Who are you going to be this Halloween? Bella from “Twilight”? Pennywise from “It”? Maybe even Regan from the classic “The Exorcist”? Once you know the look you want for this Halloween, you might consider making the costume especially gruesome and effective with Halloween contact lenses or special effects contact lenses. If
Ocular Rosacea: Treatment, Symptoms, and Causes
Ocular rosacea is a condition that many people can mistake for a variety of other eye problems, such as seasonal allergies or dry eye. Once your eye doctor identifies the cause of your symptoms, however, the better your ocular rosacea treatment options will be. What Is Ocular Rosacea? You may have heard of rosacea, which generally causes redness on the cheeks,
Don’t Make Waves: Protect Your Eyes When Swimming
Summer fun usually includes more time spent in the water, whether in a pool or at the beach. Don’t let irritating eyes ruin your day in the sun. There are ways to protect your eyes when swimming. Protect Your Eye Health When Swimming When it comes to pools and the chlorine to keep them clean, our eyes can take a hit. There’s a
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