by westendeyepaducah | Dec 28, 2015 | Eye Exams
25% of Americans Have It There is an eye condition that has increased in prevalence in the US by 66% since 1971. This condition now affects over 25% of all Americans and the prevalence has reached upwards of 85% in some Asian countries. I’m talking about myopia,...
by westendeyepaducah | Jul 13, 2015 | Eye Exams
Most people know that infants should have their first eye exam by an optometrist before their first birthday. A screening at a pediatrician’s office is NOT sufficient and misses many prescription and binocular vision issues. The best part? These eye exams are...
by westendeyepaducah | May 26, 2015 | Eye Exams
Astigmatism gets a bad rap. Maybe it’s because of the complicated name, or maybe it’s on us eye docs for doing a bad job of explaining it. Either way, here’s a simple explanation for the most common type of refractive error: What It Is Astigmatism...
by westendeyepaducah | May 11, 2015 | Eye Exams
Have you been to the eye drop aisle at Wal-Mart lately? I was shopping a few nights ago and decided to take a look at what my patients can expect when I recommend an OTC eye drop. I could NOT believe how many Over The Counter (OTC) drops are out there! Do you have...
by westendeyepaducah | Mar 18, 2015 | Eye Exams
Think things haven’t changed much in the soft contact lens world? While they may look more or less the same recent advances have made soft lenses more comfortable, safer, and more convenient for wearers. Daily disposable lenses are at the forefront of this...
by westendeyepaducah | Mar 7, 2015 | Eye Exams
With an estimated 38 Million contact lens wearers in the US, I see my fair share of contact lens wearers. I get to see the good, the bad, and everything in between when it comes to corneal disease, contact lens comfort, and good hygiene practices. Many people equate...
