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Cataracts are a common eye condition that typically develop with age, gradually clouding the eye’s natural lens and impairing vision. While they often progress slowly, early detection is key to preserving your sight and maintaining your quality of life. Knowing the signs of cataracts and understanding when to seek professional care can make all the difference.

In today's digital age, many people spend hours each day staring at screens, whether on computers, tablets, or smartphones. This constant screen exposure has led to a growing concern called Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), also referred to as digital eye strain. At iCare Optometry, we understand how uncomfortable this condition can be and are here to help you protect your eyes and find relief.

Your eyes are among the most important organs in your body, allowing you to experience the world around you. However, they are also delicate and prone to various conditions that can impact your vision and overall quality of life. At iCare Optometry, we believe that understanding common eye disorders is the first step toward prevention and effective treatment.

Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a visual disorder that results in reduced vision. It typically develops during childhood and can lead to permanent vision problems if left untreated. Let’s explore the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for this condition.

Dry eye is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. If you've been experiencing dry, irritated eyes, it's important to understand the causes and symptoms of dry eye, as well as the most effective treatments available.

Astigmatism is a common, but much less understood type of refractive error (a condition of the eye that causes objects viewed by the eye to be out of focus). It is different from nearsightedness and farsightedness, the other more well-known refractive errors. In order to understand what it really is and how it affects our vision, we need to understand four concepts:

Myopia is commonly known as nearsightedness It is a very common type of refractive error (a condition of the eye that causes objects viewed by the eye to be out of focus) that affects millions of people worldwide.

Hyperopia is also known as farsightedness. It is very common and designated with a positive (+) power in glasses and/or contact lens prescriptions.

Vision correction is an expansive field that includes eyeglasses and contact lenses. The first step in this journey is understanding what's causing your vision problems. This understanding arms you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your vision correction options.

Our eye health is of utmost importance, often taken for granted until we encounter a problem. Our eyes are complex mechanisms, each part working in harmony to provide us with the ability to see the world around us. However, various factors can disrupt this harmony, leading to common eye conditions such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.