Astigmatism causes your vision to be blurry both near and far away. It is caused by the shape of your cornea, flattening it so that the light refracts improperly. No one knows exactly why it happens, but it can be hereditary. Astigmatism can be present in addition to both nearsightedness and farsightedness, further complicating your […]
Did you know that certain medications can interfere with your eyesight? If you are having trouble with your vision, with eye discomfort, or with dry eyes, one of the first things you should do is come into our Pontiac office and talk with one of our eye doctors about what medications you are on and […]
Are your eyes dry, burning, or itchy? They could be to dry. In the winter, whether from cold temperatures and windy weather or from taking one more course of antibiotics because of a sinus infection or bronchitis, you might have dry eyes. While many people suffer from environmentally-induced dry eyes, dry eye disease is a […]
There will never be another year that ophthalmologists and optometrists love more, and we’d like to make this the year you see 20/20 again. Whether you need cataract surgery, a new pair of glasses, or want to talk to us about LASIK, we hope you will make 2020 the year you make eye health and […]
LASIK can transform the life of someone who struggles with their vision, has trouble wearing contacts, or really doesn’t like wearing glasses. Imagine the joy of waking up and being able to see what time it is without having to fumble around to find your glasses first. But is LASIK right for everyone? LASIK Eye […]
As the end of the year approaches, most of us are preoccupied with holiday festivities and travel plans, school breaks and gift buying. It’s a fun time of year and worth celebrating with family. However, it’s also a great time of year to get the maximum benefit from the health insurance you’ve been paying into […]
While everyone jokes about Thanksgiving dinner being bad for our waistlines, here at Wilkinson Eye Center, we’re celebrating everyone who is eating turkey because it’s good for your eyes. That’s right – go right ahead and have that extra slice of turkey on Thanksgiving. You’ll be grateful you did. Turkey contains iron, which is helpful in […]
Dry eyes may sound like a minor inconvenience and you may have just been living with it. You don’t have to. Nearly 30 million people in the United States and over 300 million worldwide have been diagnosed with Dry Eye Disease. Most of these people have either learned to live with this eye discomfort or […]
This Halloween, remember that there’s nothing scarier than an eye infection or losing your vision. Costume contact lenses may seem like a harmless way to amp up your spooky costume, but keep in mind that they could be doing your eyes serious harm. We’ll tell you what to look for or avoid when it comes […]
Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions that we treat patients here at our office. As a condition that causes cloudiness to occur, cataracts can make everyday life a little bit difficult. To help you learn a little bit more about this condition, we thought we would create a list answering four frequently […]
