Entries by Dr. David Rouse

 4 Small Indications of Macular Degeneration

Your eyesight is precious, and there are many eye conditions that threaten it, macular degeneration being one of them. Nearly 20 million Americans have some state of age-related macular degeneration. It’s one of the leading causes of vision loss in this country. Will you let it impact your vision? You shouldn’t. Macular degeneration isn’t reversible. […]

The 3 Risk Factors for Getting Cataracts 

As you age, you could begin having blurry vision. In some cases, that blurry vision is caused by cataracts. If you are experiencing blurry vision, contact an optometrist in Weston, FL, to schedule an exam to determine the cause. It might be cataracts. It might not be. Are You Familiar with Cataracts? Cataracts are cloudy patches […]

What in the World is Keratoconus?

Your cornea is the clear, round window through which light is focused into the eye so you can see. Changes to the shape of your cornea can cause vision problems and sensitivities. Such is the case with keratoconus, a condition characterized by an outward-facing, cone-shaped bulge in the cornea that distorts vision. Vision distortions can […]

Early Signs of Macular Degeneration

At Rouse Family Eyecare, we not only help our patients see better, but we also work hard to help ensure the eye health of our valued patients. This includes offering diagnosis and treatment formacular degeneration in Weston, FL. There are various kinds of macular degeneration, but all of them should be detected as soon as […]

Will I Need Eyeglasses After LASIK?

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) surgery has become a popular option for correcting vision issues such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. It offers many individuals the possibility of life without the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, one question frequently arises for those considering this procedure: Will they still need to wear […]