Through each stage of life, from infancy through adulthood, your eyes and visual needs will change. One of those changes, and arguably the largest and most frustrating, will come in your early 40’s. Yes, we are referring to the need for reading glasses which is technically referred to as presbyopia. Presbyopia is the […]
June brings with it, not only the first day of summer, but also National Sunglasses Day (6/27). In keeping with these two annual milestones, let’s chat about the importance of wearing sunglasses! Many people simply think of sunglasses as a summertime fashion accessory but don’t stop to consider the benefits […]
What does that mean for you? It means that now is the time to schedule a comprehensive eye exam. While these are one of the exams we may often let fall by the wayside, they are extremely important to maintain our eye health. Comprehensive eye exams serve several purposes. During these exams, […]
Nearly every day we are reminded of the ongoing challenges of living in a pandemic. Jobs, health, lives, education are just some of the areas of everyday life that have been radically disrupted due to COVID. There’s a lot of signposts on this present journey. Some induce fear or anxiety. […]
In times such as these, we can choose to focus on the positive or negative. Some may argue there’s not a lot that is positive enough to celebrate right now. That’s why I want to tell you about Sedonia Triepel. She’s a truly special patient, who’s strength, courage, and determination […]
(Coastal Vision is pleased to present this guest post by Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, surgeon at Virginia Eye Consultants. ) Our world today, in so many facets, has changed quite drastically. Access to each other, to caregivers and to daily necessities has become often less accessible. Consequently, I’ve received an increasing […]
It’s well established that many common medications can cause eye and vision symptoms. In this article we’ll be going through some of the ocular side effects of topamax, andidepressants, viagra, accutane, plaquenil, and prednisone. It’s important that everyone taking these medications know the potential side effects. Some symptoms may […]
Are your eyes constantly red? Do people always ask you why you always look like you have been crying? Redness and puffiness around the eyes could be a sign of chronic allergic conjunctivitis associated with environmental allergies. A Chemical Chain Reaction An allergic reaction is an immune system response to […]
It goes without saying that health and vision go hand in hand. But, it may be surprising for some to learn that eye allergies in children may leave them at risk for a certain eye disease, called keratoconus, which can result in severe and permanent vision impairment. This is important […]
Along with spring comes the dreaded spring time allergy season. Spring marks the blooming of flowers, grasses, and other plants which all release pollen into the air. For many people, this means the start of red, itchy eyes. If you are one of the millions of Americans who experience some […]