Macular degeneration is the slow but steady deterioration of an area of the eye known as the macula. The macula is located at the back of the eye and is part of the retina. The health of the macula is imperative to proper eyesight. When the macula begins to deteriorate, macula degeneration is said to […]
While some things in life are impulse purchases, LASIK in Weston, FL is definitely not one of them. It’s a complex procedure that requires full attention and evaluation, and the number of steps involved may quickly cause someone to give up on it entirely. If you’re waffling right now, we’ll look at the pros and cons of […]
Do you spend at least two hours each day in front of a computer, tablet, or phone screen? If so, you might be in dire need of a good pair of computer glasses in Weston, Florida. Although it might feel like just another expense, these glasses filter out harmful blue light and help you perfectly focus […]
Even though contact lenses are a preferable way to correct the vision, not every eye shape can accommodate traditional contact lenses. For example, individuals that have an abnormally curved cornea may have problems getting lenses to stay seated properly against their eyes. In these situations, scleral lenses in Weston, FL may be an option for […]
Are you going to the beach this summer? If so, remember to protect your eyes. Beaches can be a lot of fun, but they can also be damaging to your eyes if you’re not careful. There are many things you can do to protect your eyes. Mostly, you need to wear proper eye protection and […]
Going in for a practically painless procedure to have your vision corrected can sound a little too good to be true. Perhaps that is why so many unfair myths get circulated about LASIK vision correction surgery. If you are considering LASIK surgery, be sure you don’t let the prevailing myths get in the way. Myth: […]
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a frequently occurring optometric condition among adults. The primary symptom of MGD is dry or irritated eyes, but the issue can generate pretty significant problems with vision if left untreated. While adults are the most common patients found to have MGD, kids can also be diagnosed with the condition. Experts […]
Keratoconus happens when the clear, dome-shaped cornea on the front of your eye gradually becomes cone-shaped. The change in shape can affect the way light enters the eye and make it difficult to see. People with keratoconus often complain of other eye-related issues, too. Our Weston optometry team urges you to learn about the warning […]
Dry eye is one of the most prevailing optometric conditions, but it is not a condition easy to contend with in your everyday life. Thankfully, modern technology has allowed for many new advancements in dry eye treatment. Lipiflow, which we offer here at Rouse Family Eyecare, just happens to be one modern treatment we provide. […]
Scleral contact lenses, not to be confused with gas-permeable hard contact lenses, are a specially designed contact lens type that has a larger diameter and more rigid build. The lenses arch over the clear lens of the eye (the cornea) and rest on the white sclera of the eye, unlike regular lenses that fit specifically […]
