It’s no secret that vision problems can harm your child’s health and inhibit their success in life. If you’ve noticed that your child has started to struggle in a certain area, here are some further signs that they may need glasses, from our Raleigh children’s eye doctor.

If you have been recently diagnosed with glaucoma or suspect that you might have it, you may be curious about the optic nerve, the primary tissue that the disease targets. Learn more about the optic nerve and its function below.

What causes ocular migraines? No one quite knows. At least, we don’t understand what exactly causes the brain to suddenly release inflammatory substances around the nerves and blood vessels. However, there are several prevailing “triggers” that many migraine sufferers seem to have in common. If you suffer from chronic ocular migraines, here are some stimuli to avoid.

Keeping your vision healthy is important for functioning in your daily life. When you have a full schedule and cannot visit your Raleigh NC eye doctor, you can conduct your own home vision test.

When it comes to color, most of us share a common vision experience. Some people, however, have a color vision deficiency, commonly referred to as “color blindness.” Today, our Raleigh eye doctor explains the different types of color blindness, and how this interesting difference in perception occurs.

If you are currently undergoing issues with your eye health, it never hurts to know a thing or two about the eyes and how they work. Knowing more about your eyes’ anatomy may help you be calmer about upcoming treatments, as you are more informed of the process. Below we will discuss some of the different parts of the eye, and how they work together to help us see. 

If you’ve developed a painful, irritating bump on or underneath your eyelid, it’s likely that you have a stye. Most styes go away by themselves, so all you need to do is follow some basic home treatments to help it heal faster. If your stye doesn’t go away after 10-14 days, or displays any symptoms of infection, be sure to see an eye doctor right away.

As spring approaches, Raleigh residents are bracing for the inevitable: an explosion of pollen that paints the town yellow from top to bottom each year. As the “land of the pines,” North Carolina is one of the worst states for those with seasonal allergies, and the City of Oaks makes frequent appearances on “Worst U.S. Cities for Allergies” lists.

Saws, lathes, drill presses and similar machines are invaluable tools when it comes to working with metal, acrylic, and wood. However, if used improperly, they can be incredibly dangerous, especially to the eyes.

Today, almost every type of work involves using a computer. Many workers spend a good part of their day at the computer screen, and this can cause a number of eye and vision problems. Your Raleigh eye doctor can help with computer eye safety tips for reducing discomfort from constant computer use.