Eye Care Articles
Your Safety is Our Priority
Starting on Monday, May 18, 2020, all ECVA locations will be re-opening. Our goal is to provide high-quality eye care services to each and every one...
Why Are My Eyes So Dry?
Even when you are in a great mood, your eyes are covered in tears. That helpful fluid keeps your eyes comfortable and healthy, providing water for...
Why Are My Eyes So Dry?
Even when you are in a great mood, your eyes are covered in tears. That helpful fluid keeps your eyes comfortable and healthy, providing water for...
Corona Virus Patient Message
The health and safety of our patients and staff is a top priority for Eye Care and Vision Associates (ECVA). We are closely monitoring updates from...
Corona Virus Patient Message
The health and safety of our patients and staff is a top priority for Eye Care and Vision Associates (ECVA). We are closely monitoring updates from...
Diabetic Eye Care Tips
If you have diabetes, you are at a greater risk of developing a variety of eye conditions or diseases, including blindness. Diabetes is the leading...
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) in Adults
Amblyopia – also known as lazy eye – is an eye condition that isn’t caused by an underlying disease. Usually, it only impacts one eye. However,...
Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) in Adults
Amblyopia – also known as lazy eye – is an eye condition that isn’t caused by an underlying disease. Usually, it only impacts one eye. However,...
Doctor, My Eyes Are Always Tired
Everyone's eyes feel tired on occasion. But, if you are continually struggling with eye fatigue, it's easy to become frustrated. You might...
Doctor, My Eyes Are Always Tired
Everyone's eyes feel tired on occasion. But, if you are continually struggling with eye fatigue, it's easy to become frustrated. You might...
Tips for Exercising with Glasses
When you’re working out, your glasses can quickly become a hassle. As you move around, your glasses might not want to stay in place. Along with...
Good Eye Health Resolutions to Make This Year
At the beginning of the year, many people make health-oriented resolutions. If you want to make sure that your eyes are in the best shape possible,...
Protect Your Vision: 5 Ways You Can Prevent Eye Injuries
Eye injuries can happen anywhere. Along with workplace risks, certain home-based activities can damage the eye, as well. Luckily, the majority of...
Learn How to Properly Clean Your Contact Lenses
If you’re new to contact lenses, you might have questions about correctly cleaning them. Since proper hygiene is critical for infection prevention...
Cataract Surgery 101: Everything You Need to Know About the Procedure
While hearing that you have cataracts and need surgery can be scary, the condition is surprisingly common and fairly easy to treat. Many older...
Improve Your Hygiene, Learn How to Prevent Eye Infections
When your eye is exposed to harmful microorganisms – such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi – an infection can occur. Both portions of the eyeball and...
What an Astigmatism Is, and How You Can Treat It
Many people around the world have astigmatism. However, if you haven’t been diagnosed with it personally or were recently diagnosed, you may be...
Macular Degeneration: How to Spot the Symptoms and How Your Eye Doctor Can Help
Macular degeneration is a progressive disease that can rob a person of their vision. Without intervention, the damage gets worse over time, stealing...
Learn the Difference Between Seeing an Optometrist and an Ophthalmologist
When you choose an eye care provider, you are trusting the health of your eyes and quality of your vision to that professional. Many patients...
How to Properly Read Your Eyeglasses Prescription
When you read your eyeglasses prescription, all you may see is a series of strange numbers and letters. While it looks mysterious, each of those...
Vision & Aging: What You Need to Know
As we age, our vision usually changes. Both eye disease and vision loss become more common as people get older, particularly once a person reaches...
Shield Your Eyes: Why UV Sunglasses Are Important
Most people understand that exposure to ultraviolet light in the sun’s rays can lead to sunburns or cause skin cancer. However, not as many people...
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Maintaining the health of your eyes is essential. Otherwise, a medical condition could cause irreparable damage, causing you to lose visual acuity...
The Telltale Signs Your Child Needs Glasses
Vision issues in children can be detrimental. Not being able to see clearly can cause a child to struggle in school or have problems reading and...
How do Blood Sugar Levels Affect Eyesight?
High blood sugar levels have a significant effect on eyesight, causing various conditions like blurry vision, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy....
Contact Lenses: Common Myths Debunked
Many people may favor wearing eyewear over contact lenses because of fears that stem from things they’ve heard. Not all of these fears are...
How and Why Do Cataracts Form?
While cataracts are known for being an age-related condition, it actually has a potential onset as early as middle age. Cataracts commonly become...
The Top 5 Ways to Properly Care for Your Eyeglasses
After carefully selecting the perfect eyewear, searching for frames and shapes that fit your personality while complementing your facial features,...