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Dry eye syndrome is an uncomfortable condition that affects more than 20 million Americans. If you are one of them, you know the challenge of playing the cards you’re dealt. When dry eyes flare up, there are certain steps that must be followed to improve comfort. Getting the results you want means that you have […]

Whether or not we verbally confirm our age, time has a way of showing up in every part of the body. Often, the aging process is given a helping hand by habits that we do not realize maybe hurting us. Not drinking enough water. Like every part of the body, the eyes rely on adequate

The sunshine and increasing warmth is telling us that summer is just around the corner. While this brings a wealth of goodness (strawberry shortcake, anyone?), it is also important to recognize the special needs your eyes may have as the seasons change. Sun Protection for your Eyes We are well aware that we need to

You may occasionally feel frustrated by dry, scratchy, itchy eyes. After working on the computer for an extended period of time, these symptoms may also be joined by others, such as light sensitivity or blurred vision. If symptoms persist even with the use of artificial tears or rest, you may be one of millions who

A friendly smile is one of the primary ways we greet others. However, it is often the eyes that have the biggest impact on first impressions. When we interact at work and in social situations, facial expressions are a natural and vital part of communication. While the eyelids may seem like a minor feature compared

Macular degeneration is an incredibly common vision problems and it is a leading cause of permanent vision loss. Learn more about this issue and find out how to protect your eyes. What is macular degeneration?Macular degeneration is also often referred to as AMD, or age related macular degeneration, because in most cases it is caused

The term “color blind” is actually misleading because people with color blindness do see color, but the way they perceive colors (such as blue and yellow or red and green) is inaccurate. More accurately known as Color Vision Deficiency (CVD), color blindness occurs when light-sensitive cells in your retina don’t respond properly to wavelengths of

When we think of menopause, we typically think of hot flashes, night sweats and mood swings. But it may be come as a surprise to learn that dry eyes are another symptom for many women 50 years or older, and as with most menopause symptoms, hormones are generally to blame. If you have burning, dry

You may have heard that people with diabetes have a higher risk of vision problems and blindness than the general population. This is due to an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy, and it occurs when the small blood vessels that nourish the nerve cells in the retina are damaged. Diabetes also raises risk for glaucoma

At Shenandoah, we help people with cataracts every day. But there are still some questions about what cataracts are, and what we do to correct them. Here’s some info on the condition and the options for addressing it. A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. The lens, found behind the