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Posted on: 27 April 2016

Many parents of infants find themselves at one time or another worried that their baby has crossed eyes. This is normal for many parents. If you believe your baby has crossed eyes, it may help you to know what the warning signs are and what causes babies eyes to cross. Young Babies Cross Their Eyes Naturally When babies are first born, they have little control over their eyes. They cannot focus on far away objects, nor can they move their eyes together all the time. [Read More]

Posted on: 12 April 2016

Being able to wear contacts instead of glasses can be a huge blessing.  It makes it easier to participate in sports, go camping and just function more easily in day-to-day life.  However, most contact lens wearers experience some sort of discomfort at some point when wearing contacts.  The following are common problems and some possible solutions. Burning Eyes If your eyes burn when you put in your contact lenses it could be because they are coming into contact with a harmful substance for your eyes. [Read More]

Posted on: 14 March 2016

Do you have a nodule-like bump that recently appeared on your upper or lower eyelid? Chances are, you're suffering from what is known as a chalazion. Thankfully, chalazia look a lot more serious than they actually are. You're going to be just fine. Read on to learn more about what causes these bumps and how you should treat them. What causes chalazia? What are they? The tissues on the inside of your eyelid contain little oil glands that release fatty acid secretions that help lubricate the eye. [Read More]

Posted on: 10 February 2016

When your thyroid hormone levels are too high due to an underactive thyroid, you have a condition known as hypothyroidism. The thyroid itself affects many aspects of the body, including your metabolism and your temperature regulation. What many people are surprised to discover is that it can also affect your eyes. Understanding how hypothyroidism can affect your eyes may help you to address any side effects in their early stages. Here are a few things to discuss with your optometrist. [Read More]