Contact lenses have been around for decades as an alternative to glasses. They offer more freedom and comfort than spectacles, but they also come with certain drawbacks.

It is only natural for a parent to be concerned about their child's health and welfare. While most parents focus on physical health, it is essential to recognize children's vision.

Glaucoma is an eye disease that a person can have but not know until their vision is severely affected. If untreated, the condition progresses steadily, causing vision loss and irreversible blindness. Glaucoma has no cure but catching it early can preserve your vision. So, acting early before the disease causes lasting damage is paramount.

Orthokeratology, also called ortho-k, is transforming the treatment of nearsightedness and other refractive errors. Patients no longer must wear glasses and contact lenses or undergo corrective eye surgery. With ortho-k, optometrists can help patients correct their vision using only specialty contact lenses.