Diabetes is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or the body’s insufficient response to the insulin produced. Over time, high blood glucose levels can impact many parts of the body, including the eyes. Children and adolescents with diabetes are significantly more likely to suffer from dry eye syndrome (DES) than their non-diabetic […]
Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, makes it difficult to clearly see objects that are far away. When myopia is severe, it’s called high myopia. Myopia occurs when the eye is more elongated than normal, or the shape of the cornea is too steep. Even though myopia may not seem serious, it’s been linked to several […]
In recent years, rates of myopia have skyrocketed. Today, an estimated 1 in 10 school-aged children, and 1 in 3 adolescents, are nearsighted. Even more worrying, the World Health Organization predicts that half of the world’s population will be nearsighted by 2050! Parents may wonder what’s at stake for a myopic child. Won’t glasses or […]
Dry eye syndrome (DES) occurs when a change in the tear film disrupts the health, comfort and visual functions of the eye’s surface. Both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to the onset and progression of dry eye syndrome. This includes age, gender, climate, hormonal changes, diet, medications, other health conditions and the amount of […]
Holiday season is in full swing! And while most people are focused on shopping for gifts and other holiday prep, it’s important to remember a few tips for keeping your eyes healthy through all of the holiday hustle and bustle. At Eastern Shore Eye Care in Fairhope, our priority is to help you keep your eyes […]
You likely visit your optometrist for regular eye exams or whenever you need a prescription for glasses or contact lenses. But did you know that an optometrist can detect early signs of retinal problems and help manage them until you need to see a retina specialist? At Dr. Schrock in we do just that! But […]
Switching from glasses to scleral contact lenses can take some time and adjustment. Scleral lenses are larger than traditional contact lenses and are designed to correct more severe vision problems, such as keratoconus and severe dry eye. Unlike traditional contact lenses, scleral lenses are filled with a solution before being placed on the eye, which […]
Many health conditions can be detected by examining the eyes. For instance, by analyzing the health of the blood vessels in the retina, eye doctors can detect signs of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Diabetes can also be detected in the eyelids by the absence of meibomian glands. At Eastern Shore Eye Care in Fairhope, we […]
As we age, our risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes permanent vision loss, increases. Fortunately, a specific formulation of vitamins and minerals named AREDS2 has been shown to slow the progression of this sight-robbing disease. Contact Eastern Shore Eye Care in Fairhope to find out how to manage AMD and discuss which […]
By now, you’ve probably already heard about some of the most common risk factors for a child developing myopia. Excessive near work (like spending hours on digital devices), not enough outdoor play, and genetics all play a role in determining if a child will become nearsighted and to what extent. Less known, however, is the […]
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