Crossed eyes and lazy eye are two of the most easily recognizable eye conditions. These issues are mostly found in children; however, when left untreated, they can become a permanent condition in adult eyes, impacting both how you look and how you see. Because these conditions appear similarly, some people have a hard time telling […]
LASIK eye surgery has long been touted as a relative “quick fix” for refractive errors, like myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. This surgery has little downtime and often improves patients’ vision by using a highly specialized laser to alter the shape of the cornea. Unfortunately, for many people, the surgery doesn’t go quite as planned. While […]
Making a doctor’s appointment is no one’s favorite thing to do. First of all, calling the office to check for availability or navigating online scheduling tools is a chore. Then, there’s the anxiety about actually showing up for an appointment and undergoing a series of tests. And that’s not to mention the worry about what […]
Vitamin B12 is truly one of the building blocks of health. Our bodies use it to create red blood cells, synthesize DNA, and support critical functions in our nervous symptoms. But what is the role of B12 for your eyes? In the big world of nutrition, many people forget to think about how the nutrients […]
Astigmatism, or irregular curvature of the cornea, is a fairly common refractive error. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about one-third of the global population suffers from astigmatism. Even though most people have probably at least heard of this issue, few are aware that there are different astigmatism levels. As you might expect, these different levels […]
Imagine this: you have the perfect, spooky costume for Halloween. Or, you’re suiting up for this year’s Cosplay event. In either case, your look is nearly spot-on, but you’re missing one thing: the right eye color. Whether you’re looking to add that “wow” factor in either case, it can be tempting to pop in some […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a refractive error, such as hyperopia, myopia, or astigmatism, it’s more than likely that you’ve also been prescribed corrective lenses. And, sometimes, corrective lenses have their place and make sense. However, our longtime readers know that our first move at Rebuild Your Vision is always going to be to suggest […]
Let’s face it: it’s now very clear that LASIK is not all it once promised to be. Here at Rebuild Your Vision, we’ve never been big supporters of this procedure. It’s needlessly invasive and not always effective. Plus, more and more patients are finding that, while their procedure corrected their vision for a while, it […]
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common and most unavoidable eye conditions. This is because, as we age, our bodies naturally degenerate, and this, of course, includes our eyes. And, as the population gets older overall, the number of cases of AMD will only rise. Luckily, there is a lot you can do […]
The difference between regular vs behavioral optometry is, as you might expect, a big one. However, despite this significant difference, the exact nature of behavioral optometry is not well understood. If you haven’t heard of this type of optometry before, you’re not alone. Like vision science, behavioral optometry is a growing field. And, complicating the matter […]
