by westendeyepaducah | Apr 6, 2015 | Optical Boutique
Many people who have high amounts of myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness) struggle with the thickness of their lenses. Thick lenses: -Give a “coke bottle” appearance and make many people self-conscious -Make glasses uncomfortably heavy...
by westendeyepaducah | Mar 26, 2015 | Eye Disease
In our office in Paducah, we utilize a wide variety of technology to diagnose and treat eye diseases. One piece of technology that is often under-utilized by eye doctors is fundus autofluorescence. Here’s a brief explanation of what it is: The retinal pigment...
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 12, 2015 | Eye Disease
Many of my patients experience frequent migraines. Some of them also experience a so-called “visual aura” that occurs about 20-30 minutes before the onset of a migraine. These auras can be anything from flashing lights zig-zagging across your vision to the...
by westendeyepaducah | Mar 11, 2015 | Optical Boutique, Uncategorized
Here are a few ways to make sure that your new pair of glasses lasts til next year’s appointment! 1. Only clean the lenses with a cleaning cloth or soft cotton fabric. Paper products like tissues (even the soft ones!), napkins, etc make micro scratches in the...
