Myopia occurs when a child’s eye is growing at a faster rate than desired. The reason this happens is the subject of intense research. What we do know is this creates increased axial length ( the eye is longer than expected). The most common symptom of myopia is blurry distance, vision, also known as nearsightedness. […]
The same compound that determines our skin color also creates the variety of eye colors we see.
Since at least 60 AD, people have been crafting tools to correct vision problems.
Many years ago we discussed a safe way to view a solar eclipse. 2017 American Eclipse – Tacoma WA | Tacoma Eye at Westgate (tacoma-eye.com) . On October 14, 2023, there is another solar eclipse that may be partially visible for Tacoma, WA (weather permitting). A solar eclipse occurs when the moon (that travels around […]
Insufficient sleep can affect the mind and body like alcohol, but what does it do to our eyes?
The older we get, the more our eyesight tends to change.
How often should you be getting an eye exam, considering your eye health history?
Our jobs are all about keeping human eyes healthy and making sure our patients see clearly.
As parents, we want to ensure that our children have the best possible start in their education.
What is my pupil distance? The pupillary distance, PD or Interpupillary distance is the horizontal distance between pupils. It is an easy measurement to take and DIY’ers can measure it themselves. It is measured in millimeters (mm). But here is the problem. People have more than one PD. You have a distant and near PD. Further – […]