By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist Headaches afflict everyone, from migraine headaches to cluster headaches or those caused by tension or sinus pressure. Migraines are especially known for being life-altering and debilitating, but you may not be as familiar with ocular migraines. Migraine Headache Migraine headaches can linger for hours or even days if untreated—interrupting daily routines. […]
Keratoconus: Hard to pronounce, but good to know.
By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist Keratoconus [ker-uh-toh-koh-nuhs] is a chronic, lifelong eye disease affecting the cornea, which leads to the loss of vision if left untreated. There are options to reshape the cornea, but the key is to not wait until your vision gets worse. The condition begins in puberty and progresses into the mid-30s. Approximately […]
Know These 4 Aging Eye Conditions
By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist As your body ages, your eyes are aging along with it. Sometimes changes in vision happen slowly, sometimes more quickly. That is why preventive care with regular eye exams is so important. The National Eye Institute recommends getting a dilated eye exam every one to two years for those over […]
The Dark Side of Blue Light
Excessive blue light exposure leads to poor quality sleep and more. From smartphones to computers, laptops, and tablets, we are all accustomed to using digital screens for work, for play, and everything in between. But the constant glare from screens or monitors can lead to headaches, blurred vision, tired eyes, or poor sleep patterns—even eye […]
The eyes have it.
Regular eye exams are important for those with diabetes. Diabetes affects many parts of the body, including the eyes. Since November is diabetic eye disease awareness month, it’s beneficial to learn more about how vision can be affected. Diabetes results in too much sugar in the blood and can itself be diagnosed with a thorough […]
Shingles: Seek Medical Treatment to Prevent Eye Damage
Herpes zoster, commonly called shingles, is caused by the varicella-zoster virus—the same virus that causes chickenpox. After the chickenpox subsides, the virus lies dormant in the body. When the viral antibodies that had been dormant begin to move along nerve pathways, they come to life and initiate a reaction along those pathways. It’s common to […]
When Both Eyes Need Surgery
Why We Perform Surgeries Two Weeks Apart How do you schedule a patient’s eye procedures when both eyes require surgery? Some doctors perform surgeries on both eyes, a day or two apart. At Glenwood Family Eye Center, we choose the more-conservative approach of scheduling eye surgeries two weeks apart. On the rare occasion that complications […]
Nearsightedness on the Rise in Children
Whether your child attends class in person or is learning at home, you may notice concerns with their vision. One in four children has undiagnosed vision problems that affect their learning. When children are more actively engaged with close-up activities, such as reading and writing, and use smartphones, tablets, or laptops more frequently, they may […]
6 Tips to Protect Your Eyes From Dangerous UV Rays – and the Effects if You Don’t
By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist The sun – we love it and look forward to seeing it in the spring and after a string of cloudy days. Like all things, moderation is key. Sunlight provides an excellent source of vitamin D, but too much sun can cause your skin to burn. Your eyes can handle […]
Leading Cause of Vision Loss – Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. This eye disease occurs when there are changes to a small portion of the retina, or the macula. Central vision is reduced in people with macular degeneration, in other words they have a difficult time seeing objects and details straight […]