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 […]
Dry eyes is a fairly common condition that affects over 4.8 million people around the world. More women than men have dry eyes. If you or a loved one suffers from dry eyes, get professional help from your eye doctor in Weston, FL. At Rouse Family Eye Care, we help people in around Weston to […]
Your eyes feel itchy and irritated, they may appear red and bloodshot, and you may even have a hard time holding your eyes open for long periods. It sounds like you have a very common optometric issue—dry eyes. Even though dry eye is one of the most common problems people face with their eyes, the […]
Eyesight develops as people age. The eyes are organs similar to the other organs in the body. For proper eyesight, eye growth must occur in a certain manner. For instance, the eyeball needs to be a certain shape in order to function well. But certain conditions and situations in childhood can impair the proper growth […]
Demodex is a genus of microscopic, eight-legged, arachnid mites that live in the oil glands and hair follicles on the human body. They are roughly the size of half of a grain of salt and can migrate from gland to gland and person to person through contact with linens. The mites frequently inhabit the follicles […]
